Olympus VH-410 vs Pentax RS1500
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93 Imaging
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Olympus VH-410 vs Pentax RS1500 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
- Announced August 2012
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-110mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
- Announced March 2011

Olympus VH-410 vs Pentax RS1500 Overview
Its time to look a bit more closely at the Olympus VH-410 and Pentax RS1500, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the VH-410 (16MP) and the RS1500 (14MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The VH-410 was brought out 18 months later than the RS1500 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the VH-410 matches up vs the RS1500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Olympus VH-410 vs Pentax RS1500 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus VH-410 and Pentax Optio RS1500. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus VH-410 Gallery and Pentax RS1500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VH-410 over the Pentax RS1500
VH-410 | RS1500 | |||
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Announced | August 2012 | ![]() | March 2011 | More recent by 18 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax RS1500 over the Olympus VH-410
RS1500 | VH-410 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focusing |
Common features in the Olympus VH-410 and Pentax RS1500
VH-410 | RS1500 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen |
Olympus VH-410 vs Pentax RS1500 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus VH-410 enjoys 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) whilst the Pentax RS1500 has specifications of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).
Compare the Olympus VH-410 and Pentax RS1500 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the VH-410 compared to the RS1500.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the VH-410 and RS1500 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Olympus VH-410 vs Pentax RS1500 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements simply by going over technical specs. The visual here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the VH-410 and RS1500.
As you have seen, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Olympus VH-410 to offer greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The younger VH-410 provides an edge in sensor tech.

Olympus VH-410 vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus VH-410 vs Pentax RS1500 Specifications
Olympus VH-410 | Pentax Optio RS1500 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus VH-410 | Pentax Optio RS1500 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2012-08-21 | 2011-03-16 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic III+ | - |
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 | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 28-110mm (3.9x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.70 m | 3.90 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 152 gr (0.34 lb) | 157 gr (0.35 lb) |
Dimensions | 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") | 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
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 life | - | 260 pictures |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI-50B | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $186 | $150 |