Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic FZ1000

On this page, we are evaluating the Olympus VH-410 and Panasonic FZ1000, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the VH-410 (16MP) and the FZ1000 (20MP) is very well matched but the VH-410 (1/2.3") and FZ1000 (1") boast totally different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The VH-410 was unveiled 22 months earlier than the FZ1000 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus VH-410 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summary of how the VH-410 scores versus the FZ1000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VH-410 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000. The full galleries are provided at Olympus VH-410 Gallery and Panasonic FZ1000 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus VH-410 has outer dimensions of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ1000 has specifications of 137mm x 99mm x 131mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 5.2") and a weight of 831 grams (1.83 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus VH-410 and Panasonic FZ1000 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the VH-410 and the FZ1000.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the VH-410 and FZ1000 is 95 and 55 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading through technical specs. The graphic below will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the VH-410 and FZ1000.

As you have seen, both the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The VH-410 using its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh harder and the Panasonic FZ1000 will resolve more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos more aggressively. The older VH-410 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.