Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic S1
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Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic S1 Key Specs
(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
(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
Photography Glossary 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").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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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The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus VH-410 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus VH-410 Gallery and Panasonic S1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VH-410 over the Panasonic S1
| VH-410 | S1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | August 2012 |  | January 2011 | More modern by 20 months |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer 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 type | Fixed |  | 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).
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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.
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 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.
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Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic S1 Specifications
| Olympus VH-410 | Panasonic 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 |