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Olympus E-410 vs Pentax K-S1

Portability
77
Imaging
44
Features
35
Overall
40
Olympus E-410 front
 
Pentax K-S1 front
Portability
69
Imaging
63
Features
70
Overall
65

Olympus E-410 vs Pentax K-S1 Key Specs

Olympus E-410
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 435g - 130 x 91 x 53mm
  • Announced June 2007
  • Additionally Known as EVOLT E-410
  • Older Model is Olympus E-400
  • Refreshed by Olympus E-420
Pentax K-S1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 558g - 121 x 93 x 70mm
  • Released August 2014
  • Refreshed by Pentax K-S2
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Olympus E-410 vs Pentax K-S1 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Olympus E-410 vs Pentax K-S1, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Olympus and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the E-410 (10MP) and K-S1 (20MP) and the E-410 (Four Thirds) and K-S1 (APS-C) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The E-410 was revealed 8 years before the K-S1 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-410 being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax K-S1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summary of how the E-410 scores vs the K-S1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-410 over the Pentax K-S1

 E-410 K-S1 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-S1 over the Olympus E-410

 K-S1 E-410 
ReleasedAugust 2014June 2007More modern by 87 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k215kClearer display (+706k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-410 and Pentax K-S1

 E-410 K-S1 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Olympus E-410 vs Pentax K-S1 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus E-410 enjoys exterior dimensions of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-S1 has sizing of 121mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") having a weight of 558 grams (1.23 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-410 vs Pentax K-S1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the E-410 vs the K-S1.

Olympus E-410 vs Pentax K-S1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the E-410 and K-S1 is 77 and 69 respectively.

Olympus E-410 vs Pentax K-S1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-410 vs Pentax K-S1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes merely by looking through technical specs. The image here may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-410 and K-S1.

As you can tell, the two cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The E-410 having a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Pentax K-S1 will result in more detail because of its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged E-410 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus E-410 vs Pentax K-S1 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-410 vs Pentax K-S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-410 vs Pentax K-S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-410
Portrait photography with Pentax K-S1
56
focusing manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
low megapixels (10MP)
77
focusing manually
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-410 as a Street photography camera
Pentax K-S1 as a Street photography camera
60
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
73
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition (558 grams)
above average high ISO (51,200)
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-410 Sports photography advice
Pentax K-S1 Sports photography advice
42
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports phase detect AF
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
69
high shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
supports phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (5.4 frames/s)
low battery (410 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-410
Travel photography with Pentax K-S1
49
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
60
lighter than competition (558g)
MP count decent (20MP)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
low battery (410 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-410 Landscape photography advice
Pentax K-S1 Landscape photography advice
50
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
small screen (2.5")
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
73
focusing manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
no low pass filter
above average high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW formats
low battery (410 shots)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-410 Vlogging info
Pentax K-S1 Vlogging info
9
no video
33
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (558 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic socket
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Olympus E-410 vs Pentax K-S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-410 and Pentax K-S1
 Olympus E-410Pentax K-S1
General Information
Company Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus E-410 Pentax K-S1
Also referred to as EVOLT E-410 -
Category Entry-Level DSLR Advanced DSLR
Announced 2007-06-14 2014-08-27
Physical type Compact SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III Prime MII
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 3:2
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 1600 51200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 3 11
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Pentax KAF2
Amount of lenses 45 151
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 215k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x 0.64x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 5.4fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 10.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, auto + redeye, on, on + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (30,25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60,50 fps)
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 435 grams (0.96 pounds) 558 grams (1.23 pounds)
Dimensions 130 x 91 x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") 121 x 93 x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 51 78
DXO Color Depth rating 21.1 23.5
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.0 13.0
DXO Low light rating 494 1061
Other
Battery life - 410 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI109
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch - $339