Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic S2
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Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic S2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
- 152g - 102 x 60 x 21mm
- Launched August 2012
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
- 112g - 98 x 57 x 21mm
- Introduced January 2012

Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic S2 Overview
Let's examine more in depth at the Olympus VH-410 and Panasonic S2, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the VH-410 (16MP) and the S2 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The VH-410 was revealed 8 months later than the S2 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a full comparison, below is a quick summation of how the VH-410 matches up against the S2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic S2 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus VH-410 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus VH-410 Gallery and Panasonic S2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VH-410 over the Panasonic S2
VH-410 | S2 | |||
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Introduced | August 2012 | ![]() | January 2012 | More recent by 8 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic S2 over the Olympus VH-410
S2 | VH-410 |
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Common features in the Olympus VH-410 and Panasonic S2
VH-410 | S2 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen |
Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic S2 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus VH-410 has got outer dimensions 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 S2 has proportions of 98mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 112 grams (0.25 lbs).
Compare the Olympus VH-410 and Panasonic S2 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the VH-410 vs the S2.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the VH-410 and S2 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic S2 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements just by seeing specifications. The photograph underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the VH-410 and S2.
To sum up, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Olympus VH-410 to provide extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The younger VH-410 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic S2 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic S2 Specifications
Olympus VH-410 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus VH-410 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2012-08-21 | 2012-01-09 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic III+ | - |
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 | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | f/3.1-6.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 8 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.70 m | 3.30 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 152 gr (0.34 pounds) | 112 gr (0.25 pounds) |
Dimensions | 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") | 98 x 57 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | - | 280 images |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI-50B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $186 | $109 |