Olympus VH-410 vs Panasonic ZS8

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.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VH-410 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8. The complete galleries are available at Olympus VH-410 Gallery and Panasonic ZS8 Gallery.

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.

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

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.