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Olympus VH-410 vs Pentax K-1

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37
Olympus VH-410 front
 
Pentax K-1 front
Portability
55
Imaging
76
Features
82
Overall
78

Olympus VH-410 vs Pentax K-1 Key Specs

Olympus VH-410
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 60 x 21mm
  • Introduced August 2012
Pentax K-1
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 204800
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 1010g - 137 x 110 x 86mm
  • Revealed February 2016
  • Successor is Pentax K-1 II
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Olympus VH-410 vs Pentax K-1 Overview

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Olympus VH-410 vs Pentax K-1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Olympus and Pentax. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the VH-410 (16MP) and K-1 (36MP) and the VH-410 (1/2.3") and K-1 (Full frame) come with different sensor sizing.

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The VH-410 was revealed 4 years earlier than the K-1 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus VH-410 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the VH-410 matches up against the K-1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VH-410 over the Pentax K-1

 VH-410 K-1 
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-1 over the Olympus VH-410

 K-1 VH-410 
RevealedFebruary 2016August 2012More recent by 42 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1037k460kCrisper display (+577k dot)

Common features in the Olympus VH-410 and Pentax K-1

 VH-410 K-1 
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Olympus VH-410 vs Pentax K-1 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera often, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VH-410 provides outside dimensions of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Pentax K-1 has dimensions of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") with a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus VH-410 vs Pentax K-1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the VH-410 and the K-1.

Olympus VH-410 vs Pentax K-1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the VH-410 and K-1 is 95 and 55 respectively.

Olympus VH-410 vs Pentax K-1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VH-410 vs Pentax K-1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to picture the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading specifications. The graphic here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the VH-410 and K-1.

Plainly, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The VH-410 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Pentax K-1 will offer greater detail because of its extra 20 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The older VH-410 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Olympus VH-410 vs Pentax K-1 sensor size comparison

Olympus VH-410 vs Pentax K-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VH-410 vs Pentax K-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus VH-410
Portrait photography with Pentax K-1
34
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
85
you can focus manually
resolution is excellent (36 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus VH-410
Street photography with Pentax K-1
63
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
boasts focus via touch
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
70
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
great high ISO (204,800)
heavier than competition (1,010g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Sports photography details
Pentax K-1 Sports photography details
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is excellent (36MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
supports phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (4.4 frames per second)
low battery pack (760 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus VH-410
Travel photography with Pentax K-1
68
boasts focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
no Timelapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
53
environment proofing
resolution is excellent (36MP)
low battery pack (760 per charge)
heavier than competition (1,010 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax K-1 Landscape photography highlights
43
reasonably wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse mode
81
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
good sized screen (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is excellent (36 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
great high ISO (204,800)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
2 card slots
low battery pack (760 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus VH-410
Vlogging with Pentax K-1
32
reasonably wide (26mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone support
31
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external mic support
does not offer selfie friendly display
heavier than competition (1,010 grams)
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Olympus VH-410 vs Pentax K-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VH-410 and Pentax K-1
 Olympus VH-410Pentax K-1
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus VH-410 Pentax K-1
Category Small Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2012-08-21 2016-02-17
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 36MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 7360 x 4912
Max native ISO 1600 204800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 33
Cross type focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) -
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.5 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Number of lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3" 3.2"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 1,037 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per sec 4.4 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.70 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/200 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 152g (0.34 lb) 1010g (2.23 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") 137 x 110 x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 96
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 25.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 3280
Other
Battery life - 760 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
Card slots Single Dual
Retail price $186 $1,499