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Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic ZR1

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37
Olympus VH-410 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic ZR1 Key Specs

Olympus VH-410
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 60 x 21mm
  • Introduced August 2012
Panasonic ZR1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 158g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
  • Revealed July 2009
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-ZX1
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Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic ZR1 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Olympus VH-410 versus Panasonic ZR1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the VH-410 (16MP) and ZR1 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The VH-410 was introduced 3 years after the ZR1 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise view of how the VH-410 scores versus the ZR1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VH-410 over the Panasonic ZR1

 VH-410 ZR1 
RevealedAugust 2012July 2009More modern by 38 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR1 over the Olympus VH-410

 ZR1 VH-410 

Common features in the Olympus VH-410 and Panasonic ZR1

 VH-410 ZR1 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic ZR1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera, you should factor in its weight and size. The Olympus VH-410 has got outer measurements of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Panasonic ZR1 has specifications of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus VH-410 versus Panasonic ZR1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the VH-410 and the ZR1.

Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic ZR1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the VH-410 and ZR1 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic ZR1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic ZR1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes merely by checking out technical specs. The pic here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the VH-410 and ZR1.

As you have seen, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Olympus VH-410 to produce greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more recent VH-410 should have a benefit in sensor technology.

Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic ZR1 sensor size comparison

Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus VH-410
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZR1
34
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
21
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus VH-410 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZR1 as a Street photography camera
63
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes touch focus
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VH-410 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZR1 as a Sports photography camera
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VH-410 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZR1 as a Travel photography camera
68
includes touch focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
57
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus VH-410
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZR1
43
fairly wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
32
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VH-410 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZR1 as a Vlogging camera
32
fairly wide (26mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic port
28
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
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Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic ZR1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VH-410 and Panasonic ZR1
 Olympus VH-410Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus VH-410 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-ZX1
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-08-21 2009-07-27
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III+ Venus Engine V
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.70 m 5.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 152 grams (0.34 pounds) 158 grams (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $186 $280