Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic ZS45

Its time to examine more in depth at the Olympus VH-410 and Panasonic ZS45, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the VH-410 (16MP) and the ZS45 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

The VH-410 was introduced 3 years before the ZS45 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief summary of how the VH-410 scores versus the ZS45 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VH-410 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus VH-410 Gallery and Panasonic ZS45 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus VH-410 features physical 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 ZS45 has proportions of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

See the Olympus VH-410 and Panasonic ZS45 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the VH-410 and the ZS45.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the VH-410 and ZS45 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing just by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the VH-410 and ZS45.

Clearly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP so you should expect comparable quality of photographs but you should really take the production date of the cameras into account. The older VH-410 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.