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Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic TS1

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37
Olympus VH-410 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic TS1 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 TS1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 189g - 98 x 63 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2009
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT1
  • Refreshed by Panasonic TS2
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Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic TS1 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Olympus VH-410 and Panasonic TS1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the VH-410 (16MP) and TS1 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The VH-410 was brought out 3 years later than the TS1 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the VH-410 scores against the TS1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VH-410 over the Panasonic TS1

 VH-410 TS1 
AnnouncedAugust 2012January 2009Fresher by 44 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Olympus VH-410

 TS1 VH-410 

Common features in the Olympus VH-410 and Panasonic TS1

 VH-410 TS1 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic TS1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera often, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VH-410 offers external dimensions of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS1 has dimensions of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus VH-410 and Panasonic TS1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the VH-410 against the TS1.

Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic TS1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the VH-410 and TS1 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic TS1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic TS1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing simply by viewing specifications. The visual here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the VH-410 and TS1.

To sum up, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Olympus VH-410 to result in extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos more aggressively. The younger VH-410 provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic TS1 sensor size comparison

Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VH-410 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS1 as a Portrait photography camera
35
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Street photography information
Panasonic TS1 Street photography information
63
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes focus by touch
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VH-410 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic TS1 as a Sports photography camera
41
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
30
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VH-410 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS1 as a Travel photography camera
68
includes focus by touch
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
61
environment proof
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VH-410 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS1 as a Landscape photography camera
43
decently wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
35
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Vlogging info
Panasonic TS1 Vlogging info
33
decently wide (26mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone port
28
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone socket
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Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic TS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VH-410 and Panasonic TS1
 Olympus VH-410Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus VH-410 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FT1
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2012-08-21 2009-01-27
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 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
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.70 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 152 gr (0.34 lb) 189 gr (0.42 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") 98 x 63 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
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 ID LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $186 $380