Olympus VH-410 vs Pentax RZ18

Below, we are analyzing the Olympus VH-410 and Pentax RZ18, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the VH-410 (16MP) and the RZ18 (16MP) is very similar and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The VH-410 was brought out 12 months after the RZ18 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the VH-410 scores versus the RZ18 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VH-410 & Pentax Optio RZ18. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus VH-410 Gallery & Pentax RZ18 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus VH-410 features physical measurements 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 RZ18 has specifications of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus VH-410 and Pentax RZ18 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the VH-410 compared to the RZ18.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the VH-410 and RZ18 is 95 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes merely by going over specs. The pic underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the VH-410 and RZ18.

All in all, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of files however you would want to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The fresher VH-410 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.