Olympus VH-410 vs Pentax I-10
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Olympus VH-410 vs Pentax I-10 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed August 2012
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 153g - 101 x 65 x 28mm
- Revealed January 2010

Olympus VH-410 vs Pentax I-10 Overview
On this page, we are analyzing the Olympus VH-410 vs Pentax I-10, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the VH-410 (16MP) and I-10 (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The VH-410 was manufactured 2 years after the I-10 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the VH-410 matches up versus the I-10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Olympus VH-410 vs Pentax I-10 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VH-410 & Pentax Optio I-10. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus VH-410 Gallery & Pentax I-10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VH-410 over the Pentax I-10
VH-410 | I-10 | |||
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Revealed | August 2012 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 32 months |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Olympus VH-410
I-10 | VH-410 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focusing |
Common features in the Olympus VH-410 and Pentax I-10
VH-410 | I-10 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Olympus VH-410 vs Pentax I-10 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus VH-410 comes with outside measurements 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 I-10 has specifications of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).
Look at the Olympus VH-410 vs Pentax I-10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the VH-410 and the I-10.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VH-410 and I-10 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Olympus VH-410 vs Pentax I-10 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes purely by going through technical specs. The picture underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the VH-410 and I-10.
As you have seen, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Olympus VH-410 to provide extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more modern VH-410 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

Olympus VH-410 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus VH-410 vs Pentax I-10 Specifications
Olympus VH-410 | Pentax Optio I-10 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus VH-410 | Pentax Optio I-10 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2012-08-21 | 2010-01-25 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic III+ | Prime |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 460k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.70 m | 4.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 152 grams (0.34 lbs) | 153 grams (0.34 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") | 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $186 | $310 |