Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic LZ40

Below is a extended assessment of the Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic LZ40, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the VH-410 (16MP) and the LZ40 (20MP) is very close and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The VH-410 was introduced 16 months prior to the LZ40 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus VH-410 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the VH-410 grades versus the LZ40 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VH-410 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus VH-410 Gallery and Panasonic LZ40 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus VH-410 provides outside measurements of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LZ40 has proportions of 126mm x 87mm x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") having a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs).

Compare the Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic LZ40 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the VH-410 versus the LZ40.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the VH-410 and LZ40 is 95 and 67 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements only by researching a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the VH-410 and LZ40.

As you can see, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic LZ40 to render more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The older VH-410 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.