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Olympus VH-410 vs Pentax VS20

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37
Olympus VH-410 front
 
Pentax Optio VS20 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Olympus VH-410 vs Pentax VS20 Key Specs

Olympus VH-410
(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
  • Introduced August 2012
Pentax VS20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-560mm (F3.1-4.8) lens
  • 235g - 111 x 61 x 38mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Olympus VH-410 vs Pentax VS20 Overview

Here is a in-depth overview of the Olympus VH-410 vs Pentax VS20, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the VH-410 (16MP) and the VS20 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The VH-410 was announced 7 months later than the VS20 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the VH-410 grades versus the VS20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VH-410 over the Pentax VS20

 VH-410 VS20 
LaunchedAugust 2012January 2012Fresher by 7 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax VS20 over the Olympus VH-410

 VS20 VH-410 
Focus manually Dial precise focus

Common features in the Olympus VH-410 and Pentax VS20

 VH-410 VS20 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution460k460kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Olympus VH-410 vs Pentax VS20 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus VH-410 comes with external dimensions of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Pentax VS20 has measurements of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the VH-410 against the VS20.

Olympus VH-410 vs Pentax VS20 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the VH-410 and VS20 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Olympus VH-410 vs Pentax VS20 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VH-410 vs Pentax VS20 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing only by reading specs. The visual here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the VH-410 and VS20.

As you can plainly see, both cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact MP and you should expect similar quality of photographs but you may want to take the release date of the products into consideration. The newer VH-410 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus VH-410 vs Pentax VS20 sensor size comparison

Olympus VH-410 vs Pentax VS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VH-410 vs Pentax VS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VH-410 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax VS20 as a Portrait photography camera
34
resolution is good (16MP)
provides face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
36
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Street photography highlights
Pentax VS20 Street photography highlights
63
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes focus via touch
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (235 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Sports photography factors
Pentax VS20 Sports photography factors
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
44
great zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VH-410 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax VS20 as a Travel photography camera
68
includes focus via touch
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than others (235 grams)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
great zoom (560mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus VH-410
Landscape photography with Pentax VS20
43
decently wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
47
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Vlogging factors
Pentax VS20 Vlogging factors
32
decently wide (26mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
30
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (235g)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic port
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Olympus VH-410 vs Pentax VS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VH-410 and Pentax VS20
 Olympus VH-410Pentax Optio VS20
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus VH-410 Pentax Optio VS20
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-08-21 2012-01-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
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
Number of focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-560mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.1-4.8
Macro focus range 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT Color LCD TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2500s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.70 m 2.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
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, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 152 grams (0.34 lb) 235 grams (0.52 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") 111 x 61 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 model LI-50B D-LI122
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $186 $106