Olympus VH-410 vs Pentax E85
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Olympus VH-410 vs Pentax E85 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
- 145g - 93 x 58 x 24mm
- Announced September 2009

Olympus VH-410 vs Pentax E85 Overview
On this page, we are looking at the Olympus VH-410 versus Pentax E85, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Pentax. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the VH-410 (16MP) and E85 (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

The VH-410 was launched 2 years later than the E85 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the VH-410 grades against the E85 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Olympus VH-410 vs Pentax E85 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VH-410 & Pentax Optio E85. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus VH-410 Gallery & Pentax E85 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VH-410 over the Pentax E85
VH-410 | E85 | |||
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Announced | August 2012 | ![]() | September 2009 | More recent by 36 months |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax E85 over the Olympus VH-410
E85 | VH-410 |
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Common features in the Olympus VH-410 and Pentax E85
VH-410 | E85 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen |
Olympus VH-410 vs Pentax E85 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus VH-410 has outer measurements of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Pentax E85 has measurements of 93mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus VH-410 versus Pentax E85 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the VH-410 and the E85.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the VH-410 and E85 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Olympus VH-410 vs Pentax E85 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's hard to see the difference between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specs. The graphic here will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the VH-410 and E85.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Olympus VH-410 to deliver more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The newer VH-410 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus VH-410 vs Pentax E85 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus VH-410 vs Pentax E85 Specifications
Olympus VH-410 | Pentax Optio E85 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus VH-410 | Pentax Optio E85 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2012-08-21 | 2009-09-17 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic III+ | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 32-96mm (3.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | f/2.9-5.2 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 460k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 2 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.70 m | 3.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
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) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 152 gr (0.34 lb) | 145 gr (0.32 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") | 93 x 58 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | LI-50B | D-LI95 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $186 | $0 |