Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic FZ40

Here is a in depth comparison of the Olympus VH-410 versus Panasonic FZ40, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the VH-410 (16MP) and the FZ40 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The VH-410 was manufactured 2 years later than the FZ40 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VH-410 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the VH-410 grades vs the FZ40 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VH-410 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus VH-410 Gallery and Panasonic FZ40 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus VH-410 offers external dimensions of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ40 has specifications of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs).

Compare the Olympus VH-410 versus Panasonic FZ40 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the VH-410 and the FZ40.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VH-410 and FZ40 is 95 and 68 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading a spec sheet. The graphic below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the VH-410 and FZ40.

As you can see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Olympus VH-410 to deliver more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The younger VH-410 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.