Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic G3

The following is a in-depth analysis of the Olympus VH-410 versus Panasonic G3, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the VH-410 (16MP) and the G3 (16MP) is relatively comparable but the VH-410 (1/2.3") and G3 (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The VH-410 was introduced 14 months after the G3 which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VH-410 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the VH-410 matches up against the G3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VH-410 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3. The whole galleries are available at Olympus VH-410 Gallery & Panasonic G3 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus VH-410 features outside measurements of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Panasonic G3 has measurements of 115mm x 84mm x 47mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 1.9") with a weight of 336 grams (0.74 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus VH-410 versus Panasonic G3 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the VH-410 and the G3.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the VH-410 and G3 is 95 and 83 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specs. The pic below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the VH-410 and G3.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras come with the identical megapixels albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The VH-410 has got the smaller sensor which should make achieving bokeh more difficult. The newer VH-410 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.