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Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic SZ7

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37
Olympus VH-410 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
41
Overall
39

Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic SZ7 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
  • Launched August 2012
Panasonic SZ7
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic SZ7 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic SZ7, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the VH-410 (16MP) and the SZ7 (14MP) is pretty close and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The VH-410 was introduced 8 months later than the SZ7 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the VH-410 matches up against the SZ7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VH-410 over the Panasonic SZ7

 VH-410 SZ7 
IntroducedAugust 2012January 2012Fresher by 8 months
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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ7 over the Olympus VH-410

 SZ7 VH-410 

Common features in the Olympus VH-410 and Panasonic SZ7

 VH-410 SZ7 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Screen resolution460k460kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic SZ7 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus VH-410 provides 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) while the Panasonic SZ7 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Check out the Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic SZ7 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the VH-410 versus the SZ7.

Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic SZ7 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the VH-410 and SZ7 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic SZ7 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic SZ7 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing merely by researching technical specs. The graphic here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the VH-410 and SZ7.

As you can tell, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Olympus VH-410 to result in extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The newer VH-410 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic SZ7 sensor size comparison

Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic SZ7 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic SZ7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VH-410 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic SZ7 as a Portrait photography camera
35
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
34
MP count good (14 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Street photography information
Panasonic SZ7 Street photography information
63
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports touch focus
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (133g)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Sports photography info
Panasonic SZ7 Sports photography info
41
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Travel photography details
Panasonic SZ7 Travel photography details
68
supports touch focus
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
70
lighter than competitors (133 grams)
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VH-410 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic SZ7 as a Landscape photography camera
43
decently wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
42
relatively wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus VH-410
Vlogging with Panasonic SZ7
33
decently wide (26mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
35
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (133 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly display
missing external mic socket
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Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic SZ7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VH-410 and Panasonic SZ7
 Olympus VH-410Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus VH-410 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-08-21 2012-01-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT Color LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.70 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 152 grams (0.34 pounds) 133 grams (0.29 pounds)
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 Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 220 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $186 $199