Olympus VH-410 vs Pentax E85

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").

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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.

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.

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.

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.