Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic LF1

Let's look more in depth at the Olympus VH-410 and Panasonic LF1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the VH-410 (16MP) and LF1 (12MP) and the VH-410 (1/2.3") and LF1 (1/1.7") have totally different sensor size.

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The VH-410 was launched 15 months earlier than the LF1 making them a generation away from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the VH-410 grades against the LF1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VH-410 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus VH-410 Gallery and Panasonic LF1 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus VH-410 provides outer measurements of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Panasonic LF1 has proportions of 103mm x 62mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Look at the Olympus VH-410 and Panasonic LF1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the VH-410 against the LF1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VH-410 and LF1 is 95 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions purely by researching specs. The picture here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the VH-410 and LF1.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The VH-410 featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Olympus VH-410 will provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged VH-410 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.