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Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic ZS8

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
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Olympus VH-410 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37

Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic ZS8 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
  • Announced August 2012
Panasonic ZS8
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 210g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Introduced July 2011
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ18
  • Older Model is Panasonic ZS7
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Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic ZS8 Overview

Here is a in depth review of the Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic ZS8, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the VH-410 (16MP) and the ZS8 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The VH-410 was launched 14 months later than the ZS8 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the VH-410 grades versus the ZS8 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VH-410 over the Panasonic ZS8

 VH-410 ZS8 
IntroducedAugust 2012July 2011Fresher by 14 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS8 over the Olympus VH-410

 ZS8 VH-410 

Common features in the Olympus VH-410 and Panasonic ZS8

 VH-410 ZS8 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic ZS8 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus VH-410 comes with external measurements of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS8 has specifications of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the VH-410 compared to the ZS8.

Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic ZS8 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the VH-410 and ZS8 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic ZS8 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic ZS8 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing just by checking out specs. The visual underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the VH-410 and ZS8.

All in all, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Olympus VH-410 to show greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images more aggressively. The more recent VH-410 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic ZS8 sensor size comparison

Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic ZS8 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic ZS8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic ZS8 Portrait photography advice
35
decent MP (16MP)
has face detect focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
30
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Street photography info
Panasonic ZS8 Street photography info
63
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides focus via touch
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (210 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Sports photography factors
Panasonic ZS8 Sports photography factors
41
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
47
excellent zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
includes tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Travel photography advice
Panasonic ZS8 Travel photography advice
68
provides focus via touch
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition in class (210 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (384mm)
missing Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Landscape photography information
Panasonic ZS8 Landscape photography information
43
rather wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Vlogging info
Panasonic ZS8 Vlogging info
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rather wide (26mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic port
30
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (210 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone port
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Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic ZS8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VH-410 and Panasonic ZS8
 Olympus VH-410Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus VH-410 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-TZ18
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-08-21 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III+ Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT Color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.70 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 152g (0.34 lb) 210g (0.46 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
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 life - 340 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $186 $275