Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic GX7

Below, we will be matching up the Olympus VH-410 and Panasonic GX7, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the VH-410 (16MP) and the GX7 (16MP) is pretty well matched but the VH-410 (1/2.3") and GX7 (Four Thirds) use different sensor size.

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The VH-410 was launched 14 months before the GX7 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus VH-410 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GX7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summary of how the VH-410 grades vs the GX7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus VH-410 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus VH-410 Gallery and Panasonic GX7 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VH-410 features external 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) and the Panasonic GX7 has dimensions of 123mm x 71mm x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") and a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).

Compare the Olympus VH-410 and Panasonic GX7 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the VH-410 and the GX7.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the VH-410 and GX7 is 95 and 81 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading through specifications. The graphic underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the VH-410 and GX7.

Plainly, both of the cameras have got the exact same megapixel count albeit different sensor measurements. The VH-410 has the tinier sensor which is going to make getting bokeh trickier. The older VH-410 is going to be behind in sensor tech.