Olympus VH-410 vs Pentax Efina

On this page, we will be looking at the Olympus VH-410 vs Pentax Efina, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the VH-410 (16MP) and the Efina (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The VH-410 was released 9 months earlier than the Efina and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus VH-410 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Efina being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a short summation of how the VH-410 grades against the Efina in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VH-410 and Pentax Efina. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus VH-410 Gallery and Pentax Efina Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus VH-410 has got outer dimensions of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Pentax Efina has specifications of 87mm x 54mm x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 91 grams (0.20 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus VH-410 vs Pentax Efina in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the VH-410 vs the Efina.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VH-410 and Efina is 95 and 97 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes purely by going through specs. The pic below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the VH-410 and Efina.

All in all, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Olympus VH-410 to show more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged VH-410 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.