Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic FX78
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Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic FX78 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
- 152g - 102 x 60 x 21mm
- Introduced August 2012
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
- 142g - 100 x 55 x 21mm
- Introduced January 2011
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FX77

Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic FX78 Overview
In this article, we will be contrasting the Olympus VH-410 versus Panasonic FX78, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the VH-410 (16MP) and FX78 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

The VH-410 was announced 20 months later than the FX78 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summation of how the VH-410 grades versus the FX78 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic FX78 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VH-410 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78. The whole galleries are available at Olympus VH-410 Gallery & Panasonic FX78 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VH-410 over the Panasonic FX78
VH-410 | FX78 | |||
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Introduced | August 2012 | ![]() | January 2011 | Fresher by 20 months |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX78 over the Olympus VH-410
FX78 | VH-410 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Common features in the Olympus VH-410 and Panasonic FX78
VH-410 | FX78 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic FX78 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry your camera often, you need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus VH-410 enjoys exterior dimensions of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX78 has specifications of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).
Check out the Olympus VH-410 versus Panasonic FX78 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the VH-410 versus the FX78.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the VH-410 and FX78 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic FX78 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing simply by researching specifications. The photograph below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the VH-410 and FX78.
To sum up, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Olympus VH-410 to result in extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The newer VH-410 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic FX78 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic FX78 Specifications
Olympus VH-410 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus VH-410 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 |
Also called as | - | Lumix DMC-FX77 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2012-08-21 | 2011-01-25 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic III+ | Venus Engine FHD |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | f/2.5-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 3.5" |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 60 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1400 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames/s | 4.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.70 m | 5.60 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 152 gr (0.34 lbs) | 142 gr (0.31 lbs) |
Dimensions | 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") | 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 200 photos |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI-50B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $186 | $210 |