Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic TS20

On this page, we are looking at the Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic TS20, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the VH-410 (16MP) and the TS20 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The VH-410 was released 7 months later than the TS20 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the VH-410 scores versus the TS20 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VH-410 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus VH-410 Gallery & Panasonic TS20 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus VH-410 has 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) whilst the Panasonic TS20 has proportions of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the VH-410 against the TS20.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the VH-410 and TS20 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements just by going over technical specs. The photograph here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the VH-410 and TS20.

As you have seen, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels so you can expect similar quality of photos though you will want to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The newer VH-410 provides a benefit in sensor technology.