Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic ZS7

The following is a complete analysis of the Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic ZS7, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the VH-410 (16MP) and ZS7 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The VH-410 was announced 14 months after the ZS7 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a simple summation of how the VH-410 grades against the ZS7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus VH-410 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus VH-410 Gallery and Panasonic ZS7 Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus VH-410 has 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 ZS7 has specifications of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Examine the Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic ZS7 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the VH-410 compared to the ZS7.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the VH-410 and ZS7 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading specifications. The image below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the VH-410 and ZS7.

Plainly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Olympus VH-410 to offer greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more recent VH-410 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.