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Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic TS30

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37
Olympus VH-410 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
41
Features
31
Overall
37

Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic TS30 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
  • Announced August 2012
Panasonic TS30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2015
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT30
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Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic TS30 Overview

Let's look closer at the Olympus VH-410 versus Panasonic TS30, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the VH-410 (16MP) and the TS30 (16MP) is very comparable and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The VH-410 was manufactured 3 years before the TS30 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the VH-410 scores vs the TS30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VH-410 over the Panasonic TS30

 VH-410 TS30 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Olympus VH-410

 TS30 VH-410 
IntroducedJanuary 2015August 2012More recent by 28 months

Common features in the Olympus VH-410 and Panasonic TS30

 VH-410 TS30 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic TS30 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VH-410 comes with outside dimensions of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS30 has dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Examine the Olympus VH-410 versus Panasonic TS30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the VH-410 and the TS30.

Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic TS30 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the VH-410 and TS30 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic TS30 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic TS30 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements simply by checking out specifications. The photograph underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the VH-410 and TS30.

Plainly, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution and you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you have to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The older VH-410 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic TS30 sensor size comparison

Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic TS30 Portrait photography highlights
35
decent megapixels (16MP)
features face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
36
good megapixels (16MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus VH-410 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS30 as a Street photography camera
63
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features focus via touch
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
lighter than average in class (142 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Sports photography info
Panasonic TS30 Sports photography info
41
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
weather sealing
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (1.3 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus VH-410
Travel photography with Panasonic TS30
68
features focus via touch
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
74
lighter than average in class (142g)
weather sealing
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Landscape photography info
Panasonic TS30 Landscape photography info
43
really wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
44
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Vlogging information
Panasonic TS30 Vlogging information
33
really wide (26mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic jack
33
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
lighter than average in class (142g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
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Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic TS30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VH-410 and Panasonic TS30
 Olympus VH-410Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus VH-410 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
Alternative name - Lumix DMC-FT30
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2012-08-21 2015-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps 1.3fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 4.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone 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 152g (0.34 lbs) 142g (0.31 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" 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 - 250 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $186 $180