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Olympus VH-410 vs Pentax K-S1

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37
Olympus VH-410 front
 
Pentax K-S1 front
Portability
69
Imaging
63
Features
70
Overall
65

Olympus VH-410 vs Pentax K-S1 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
  • Launched August 2012
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 Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 558g - 121 x 93 x 70mm
  • Launched August 2014
  • Replacement is Pentax K-S2
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Olympus VH-410 vs Pentax K-S1 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Olympus VH-410 and Pentax K-S1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the VH-410 (16MP) and the K-S1 (20MP) is fairly comparable but the VH-410 (1/2.3") and K-S1 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The VH-410 was introduced 24 months prior to the K-S1 making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VH-410 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-S1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the VH-410 scores against the K-S1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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

 VH-410 K-S1 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

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

 K-S1 VH-410 
LaunchedAugust 2014August 2012Newer by 24 months
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)

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

 VH-410 K-S1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Olympus VH-410 vs Pentax K-S1 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera often, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus VH-410 offers exterior 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) while the Pentax K-S1 has measurements of 121mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") and a weight of 558 grams (1.23 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus VH-410 and Pentax K-S1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the VH-410 and the K-S1.

Olympus VH-410 vs Pentax K-S1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the VH-410 and K-S1 is 95 and 69 respectively.

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

Olympus VH-410 vs Pentax K-S1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions just by going through a spec sheet. The image here may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the VH-410 and K-S1.

Clearly, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The VH-410 with its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh harder and the Pentax K-S1 will provide extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged VH-410 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus VH-410
Portrait photography with Pentax K-S1
34
decent megapixels (16MP)
provides face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
77
you can focus manually
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Street photography information
Pentax K-S1 Street photography information
63
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with focus by touch
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
73
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (558g)
great high ISO (51,200)
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus VH-410
Sports photography with Pentax K-S1
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
slow fps (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
69
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
comes with phase detect AF
max fps low (5.4 frames/s)
not so great battery (410 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Travel photography highlights
Pentax K-S1 Travel photography highlights
68
comes with focus by touch
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
60
lighter than competition in class (558g)
MP count good (20MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery (410 CIPA)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Landscape photography features
Pentax K-S1 Landscape photography features
43
reasonably wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
73
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
great high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW formats
not so great battery (410 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus VH-410
Vlogging with Pentax K-S1
32
reasonably wide (26mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic support
33
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (558 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic support
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Olympus VH-410 vs Pentax K-S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VH-410 and Pentax K-S1
 Olympus VH-410Pentax K-S1
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus VH-410 Pentax K-S1
Class Small Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Launched 2012-08-21 2014-08-27
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III+ Prime MII
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 1600 51200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.5 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Total lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/6000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s 5.4 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 10.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, auto + redeye, on, on + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (30,25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60,50 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 152g (0.34 lb) 558g (1.23 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") 121 x 93 x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 78
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.5
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.0
DXO Low light rating not tested 1061
Other
Battery life - 410 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B D-LI109
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $186 $339