Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic TS4

Following is a detailed assessment of the Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic TS4, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the VH-410 (16MP) and TS4 (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The VH-410 was announced 7 months after the TS4 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the VH-410 matches up against the TS4 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VH-410 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus VH-410 Gallery and Panasonic TS4 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VH-410 has exterior 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 TS4 has dimensions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

See the Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic TS4 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the VH-410 versus the TS4.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VH-410 and TS4 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes simply by viewing specifications. The pic below may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the VH-410 and TS4.

To sum up, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Olympus VH-410 to provide you with extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The fresher VH-410 provides a benefit in sensor tech.