Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic GF6

Let's look more closely at the Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic GF6, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the VH-410 (16MP) and the GF6 (16MP) is very similar but the VH-410 (1/2.3") and GF6 (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The VH-410 was introduced 7 months earlier than the GF6 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VH-410 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GF6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the VH-410 scores versus the GF6 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VH-410 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus VH-410 Gallery & Panasonic GF6 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus VH-410 has physical dimensions of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Panasonic GF6 has proportions of 111mm x 65mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 323 grams (0.71 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic GF6 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the VH-410 against the GF6.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the VH-410 and GF6 is 95 and 87 respectively.

Often, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes simply by going over technical specs. The picture here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the VH-410 and GF6.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with the identical MP but not the same sensor sizes. The VH-410 comes with the tinier sensor which should make getting shallower DOF more challenging. The more aged VH-410 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.