Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic FX90
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Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic FX90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
- 149g - 102 x 56 x 22mm
- Revealed August 2011

Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic FX90 Overview
The following is a in-depth analysis of the Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic FX90, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the VH-410 (16MP) and FX90 (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The VH-410 was released 13 months after the FX90 making the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the VH-410 scores against the FX90 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic FX90 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VH-410 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus VH-410 Gallery and Panasonic FX90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VH-410 over the Panasonic FX90
VH-410 | FX90 | |||
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Revealed | August 2012 | ![]() | August 2011 | Newer by 13 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX90 over the Olympus VH-410
FX90 | VH-410 |
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Common features in the Olympus VH-410 and Panasonic FX90
VH-410 | FX90 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | Identical display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic FX90 Physical Comparison
When you are going to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus VH-410 enjoys exterior measurements of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Panasonic FX90 has sizing of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
Compare the Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic FX90 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the VH-410 against the FX90.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VH-410 and FX90 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic FX90 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing technical specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the VH-410 and FX90.
As you have seen, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus VH-410 to offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more modern VH-410 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic FX90 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic FX90 Specifications
Olympus VH-410 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus VH-410 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2012-08-21 | 2011-08-26 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic III+ | - |
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 alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | f/2.5-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 460k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 60s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0fps | 4.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.70 m | 5.90 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE 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, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 152 gr (0.34 lbs) | 149 gr (0.33 lbs) |
Dimensions | 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") | 102 x 56 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 200 images |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI-50B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $186 | $227 |