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Olympus VH-410 vs Pentax S1

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37
Olympus VH-410 front
 
Pentax Optio S1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Olympus VH-410 vs Pentax S1 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
  • Introduced August 2012
Pentax S1
(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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Reasons to pick Olympus VH-410 over the Pentax S1

 VH-410 S1 
IntroducedAugust 2012March 2011More recent by 18 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the Olympus VH-410

 S1 VH-410 
Manually focus Very precise focusing

Common features in the Olympus VH-410 and Pentax S1

 VH-410 S1 
Screen typeFixed 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

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

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VH-410 and S1 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Olympus VH-410 vs Pentax S1 top view buttons comparison

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 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VH-410 vs Pentax S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VH-410 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax S1 as a Portrait photography camera
34
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
35
you can focus manually
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus VH-410 as a Street photography camera
Pentax S1 as a Street photography camera
63
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with touch to focus
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VH-410 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax S1 as a Sports photography camera
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
slow fps (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
39
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
offers tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Travel photography advice
Pentax S1 Travel photography advice
68
comes with touch to focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
64
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Landscape photography factors
Pentax S1 Landscape photography factors
43
really wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
42
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Vlogging advice
Pentax S1 Vlogging advice
32
really wide (26mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic socket
28
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic port
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Olympus VH-410 vs Pentax S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VH-410 and Pentax S1
 Olympus VH-410Pentax Optio S1
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