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Olympus VH-410 vs Pentax P80

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37
Olympus VH-410 front
 
Pentax Optio P80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
23
Overall
30

Olympus VH-410 vs Pentax P80 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 P80
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-110mm (F2.6-5.8) lens
  • 125g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
  • Launched August 2009
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Olympus VH-410 vs Pentax P80 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Olympus VH-410 vs Pentax P80, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the VH-410 (16MP) and P80 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The VH-410 was launched 3 years after the P80 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the VH-410 matches up against the P80 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VH-410 over the Pentax P80

 VH-410 P80 
LaunchedAugust 2012August 2009More modern by 38 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax P80 over the Olympus VH-410

 P80 VH-410 
Focus manually More exact focusing

Common features in the Olympus VH-410 and Pentax P80

 VH-410 P80 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Olympus VH-410 vs Pentax P80 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus VH-410 features external dimensions of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Pentax P80 has sizing of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the VH-410 vs the P80.

Olympus VH-410 vs Pentax P80 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the VH-410 and P80 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Olympus VH-410 vs Pentax P80 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VH-410 vs Pentax P80 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes simply by checking out a spec sheet. The image here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the VH-410 and P80.

As you can see, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Olympus VH-410 to provide greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The fresher VH-410 should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Olympus VH-410 vs Pentax P80 sensor size comparison

Olympus VH-410 vs Pentax P80 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VH-410 vs Pentax P80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus VH-410
Portrait photography with Pentax P80
35
resolution is good (16MP)
has face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
27
manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Street photography advice
Pentax P80 Street photography advice
63
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
boasts focus via touch
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
55
lighter than competition (125 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VH-410 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax P80 as a Sports photography camera
41
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
slow frames per second (3.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Travel photography information
Pentax P80 Travel photography information
68
boasts focus via touch
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
62
lighter than competition (125 grams)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus VH-410
Landscape photography with Pentax P80
43
decently wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse function
32
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Vlogging advice
Pentax P80 Vlogging advice
33
decently wide (26mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
28
fairly wide (28mm)
lighter than competition (125g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic support
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Olympus VH-410 vs Pentax P80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VH-410 and Pentax P80
 Olympus VH-410Pentax Optio P80
General Information
Make Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus VH-410 Pentax Optio P80
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-08-21 2009-08-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-110mm (3.9x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/2.6-5.8
Macro focusing distance 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in -
External flash
AE 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 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 152 gr (0.34 lb) 125 gr (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID LI-50B D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
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