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Olympus VH-410 vs Pentax W60

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37
Olympus VH-410 front
 
Pentax Optio W60 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Olympus VH-410 vs Pentax W60 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
  • Launched August 2012
Pentax W60
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 165g - 98 x 56 x 25mm
  • Released July 2009
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Olympus VH-410 vs Pentax W60 Overview

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Olympus VH-410 and Pentax W60, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Olympus and Pentax. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the VH-410 (16MP) and W60 (10MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The VH-410 was brought out 3 years later than the W60 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the VH-410 grades vs the W60 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VH-410 over the Pentax W60

 VH-410 W60 
ReleasedAugust 2012July 2009More recent by 39 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Olympus VH-410

 W60 VH-410 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing

Common features in the Olympus VH-410 and Pentax W60

 VH-410 W60 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Olympus VH-410 vs Pentax W60 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus VH-410 features outside measurements of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Pentax W60 has measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the VH-410 compared to the W60.

Olympus VH-410 vs Pentax W60 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the VH-410 and W60 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Olympus VH-410 vs Pentax W60 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VH-410 vs Pentax W60 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading through specs. The visual here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the VH-410 and W60.

All in all, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Olympus VH-410 to resolve greater detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images far more aggressively. The more modern VH-410 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus VH-410 vs Pentax W60 sensor size comparison

Olympus VH-410 vs Pentax W60 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VH-410 vs Pentax W60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Portrait photography features
Pentax W60 Portrait photography features
34
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
26
you can focus manually
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus VH-410
Street photography with Pentax W60
63
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides focus via touch
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
54
weather proof
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus VH-410
Sports photography with Pentax W60
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
23
weather proof
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VH-410 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax W60 as a Travel photography camera
68
provides focus via touch
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
64
weather proof
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VH-410 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax W60 as a Landscape photography camera
43
really wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
36
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Vlogging information
Pentax W60 Vlogging information
32
really wide (26mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone port
25
fairly wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone support
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Olympus VH-410 vs Pentax W60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VH-410 and Pentax W60
 Olympus VH-410Pentax Optio W60
General Information
Make Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus VH-410 Pentax Optio W60
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-08-21 2009-07-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 50
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.5"
Resolution of display 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Soft, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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, 15fps, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 30/15 fps
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 152 gr (0.34 pounds) 165 gr (0.36 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") 98 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 ID LI-50B D-LI78
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $186 $300