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Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic ZS1

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37
Olympus VH-410 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
25
Overall
29

Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic ZS1 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
  • Launched August 2012
Panasonic ZS1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Released May 2009
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ6
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Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic ZS1 Overview

In this write-up, we are looking at the Olympus VH-410 versus Panasonic ZS1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the VH-410 (16MP) and ZS1 (10MP) and the VH-410 (1/2.3") and ZS1 (1/2.5") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The VH-410 was revealed 3 years after the ZS1 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a short overview of how the VH-410 scores against the ZS1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VH-410 over the Panasonic ZS1

 VH-410 ZS1 
ReleasedAugust 2012May 2009More modern by 40 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS1 over the Olympus VH-410

 ZS1 VH-410 

Common features in the Olympus VH-410 and Panasonic ZS1

 VH-410 ZS1 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic ZS1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus VH-410 has got outside dimensions of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS1 has specifications of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

Examine the Olympus VH-410 versus Panasonic ZS1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the VH-410 against the ZS1.

Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic ZS1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the VH-410 and ZS1 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic ZS1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic ZS1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes just by going over specifications. The pic below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the VH-410 and ZS1.

Plainly, both of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The VH-410 using its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Olympus VH-410 will offer more detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The newer VH-410 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic ZS1 sensor size comparison

Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic ZS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic ZS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Portrait photography features
Panasonic ZS1 Portrait photography features
34
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
25
provides face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.5")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Street photography details
Panasonic ZS1 Street photography details
63
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes touch to focus
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (229g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.5")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Sports photography info
Panasonic ZS1 Sports photography info
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
max fps very slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low MP (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.5")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VH-410 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS1 as a Travel photography camera
68
includes touch to focus
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
63
lighter than competition (229g)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
long zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Landscape photography info
Panasonic ZS1 Landscape photography info
43
relatively wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
31
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.5")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus VH-410
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS1
32
relatively wide (26mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
31
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
lighter than competition (229g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic ZS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VH-410 and Panasonic ZS1
 Olympus VH-410Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus VH-410 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-TZ6
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-08-21 2009-05-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.5"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 6.3
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.70 m 5.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 152g (0.34 pounds) 229g (0.50 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $186 $0