Olympus VH-410 vs Pentax K-5

Here, we will be analyzing the Olympus VH-410 versus Pentax K-5, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the VH-410 (16MP) and the K-5 (16MP) is relatively similar but the VH-410 (1/2.3") and K-5 (APS-C) boast different sensor dimensions.

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The VH-410 was unveiled 21 months later than the K-5 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VH-410 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a quick summary of how the VH-410 grades vs the K-5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VH-410 & Pentax K-5. The full galleries are available at Olympus VH-410 Gallery & Pentax K-5 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus VH-410 offers outside dimensions of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Pentax K-5 has proportions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") and a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the VH-410 versus the K-5.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the VH-410 and K-5 is 95 and 60 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements just by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual below may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the VH-410 and K-5.

As you can see, both of those cameras come with the identical megapixel count albeit different sensor measurements. The VH-410 features the tinier sensor which will make obtaining shallower DOF tougher. The newer VH-410 provides an edge in sensor technology.