Olympus VH-410 vs Pentax S1
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![Olympus VH-410 front Olympus VH-410 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-VH-410/Olympus-VH-410-front.jpg)
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Olympus VH-410 vs Pentax S1 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
- Introduced August 2012
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
- Introduced March 2011
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Olympus VH-410 vs Pentax S1 Overview
Below is a detailed assessment of the Olympus VH-410 versus Pentax S1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the VH-410 (16MP) and the S1 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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The VH-410 was brought out 18 months later than the S1 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a short introduction of how the VH-410 matches up against the S1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Olympus VH-410 vs Pentax S1 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VH-410 & Pentax Optio S1. The entire galleries are available at Olympus VH-410 Gallery & Pentax S1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VH-410 over the Pentax S1
VH-410 | S1 | |||
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Introduced | August 2012 | ![]() | March 2011 | More recent by 18 months |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the Olympus VH-410
S1 | VH-410 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing |
Common features in the Olympus VH-410 and Pentax S1
VH-410 | S1 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Olympus VH-410 vs Pentax S1 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to lug around your camera often, you will have to take into account 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") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Pentax S1 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).
Look at the Olympus VH-410 versus Pentax S1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the VH-410 vs the S1.
![Olympus VH-410 vs Pentax S1 size comparison Olympus VH-410 vs Pentax S1 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-VH-410-vs-Pentax-Optio-S1-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VH-410 and S1 is 95 and 93 respectively.
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Olympus VH-410 vs Pentax S1 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements simply by going through technical specs. The visual here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the VH-410 and S1.
As you can tell, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Olympus VH-410 to show more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The newer VH-410 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.
![Olympus VH-410 vs Pentax S1 sensor size comparison Olympus VH-410 vs Pentax S1 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-VH-410-vs-Pentax-Optio-S1-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus VH-410 vs Pentax S1 Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus VH-410 vs Pentax S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus VH-410 vs Pentax S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-VH-410-vs-Pentax-Optio-S1-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Olympus VH-410 vs Pentax S1 Specifications
Olympus VH-410 | Pentax Optio S1 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus VH-410 | Pentax Optio S1 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2012-08-21 | 2011-03-02 |
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 | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 460k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.70 m | 3.90 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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 jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 152g (0.34 pounds) | 157g (0.35 pounds) |
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 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 life | - | 260 shots |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI-50B | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $186 | $174 |