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Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic S1

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37
Olympus VH-410 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic S1 Key Specs

Olympus VH-410
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 60 x 21mm
  • Released August 2012
Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 117g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic S1 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic S1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the VH-410 (16MP) and S1 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The VH-410 was brought out 20 months after the S1 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the VH-410 matches up against the S1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VH-410 over the Panasonic S1

 VH-410 S1 
IntroducedAugust 2012January 2011More modern by 20 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Olympus VH-410

 S1 VH-410 

Common features in the Olympus VH-410 and Panasonic S1

 VH-410 S1 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus VH-410 comes with outer measurements of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Panasonic S1 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic S1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the VH-410 versus the S1.

Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic S1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the VH-410 and S1 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic S1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes purely by checking out specifications. The pic below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the VH-410 and S1.

To sum up, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Olympus VH-410 to show more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The younger VH-410 should have an advantage in sensor tech.

Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic S1 sensor size comparison

Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VH-410 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic S1 as a Portrait photography camera
35
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Street photography details
Panasonic S1 Street photography details
63
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features focus by touch
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (117 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Sports photography info
Panasonic S1 Sports photography info
41
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Travel photography features
Panasonic S1 Travel photography features
68
features focus by touch
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
62
lighter than competitors (117g)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
resolution not great (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Landscape photography information
Panasonic S1 Landscape photography information
43
decently wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
32
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus VH-410
Vlogging with Panasonic S1
33
decently wide (26mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
31
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (117g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic port
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Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VH-410 and Panasonic S1
 Olympus VH-410Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus VH-410 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-08-21 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III+ Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT Color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 152 gr (0.34 pounds) 117 gr (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $186 $269