Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic TS2

In this article, we are looking at the Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic TS2, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the VH-410 (16MP) and the TS2 (14MP) is very close and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The VH-410 was revealed 2 years after the TS2 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the VH-410 scores versus the TS2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VH-410 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2. The full galleries are available at Olympus VH-410 Gallery & Panasonic TS2 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VH-410 features external measurements of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Panasonic TS2 has dimensions of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the VH-410 versus the TS2.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the VH-410 and TS2 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions just by viewing specifications. The pic below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the VH-410 and TS2.

To sum up, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Olympus VH-410 to render more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The more recent VH-410 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.