Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic ZS70

On this page, we will be comparing the Olympus VH-410 and Panasonic ZS70, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the VH-410 (16MP) and the ZS70 (20MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The VH-410 was revealed 5 years before the ZS70 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the VH-410 scores versus the ZS70 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus VH-410 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70. The full galleries are available at Olympus VH-410 Gallery and Panasonic ZS70 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera often, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus VH-410 has exterior measurements of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS70 has proportions of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus VH-410 and Panasonic ZS70 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the VH-410 against the ZS70.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the VH-410 and ZS70 is 95 and 87 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading through specifications. The pic below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the VH-410 and ZS70.

To sum up, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Panasonic ZS70 to give you extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged VH-410 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.