Olympus VH-410 vs Pentax WG-1

Its time to look more in depth at the Olympus VH-410 and Pentax WG-1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by brands Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the VH-410 (16MP) and the WG-1 (14MP) is very close and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The VH-410 was manufactured 19 months later than the WG-1 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a short summation of how the VH-410 matches up vs the WG-1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VH-410 and Pentax Optio WG-1. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus VH-410 Gallery and Pentax WG-1 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus VH-410 features outer measurements of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Pentax WG-1 has specifications of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus VH-410 and Pentax WG-1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the VH-410 against the WG-1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the VH-410 and WG-1 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing merely by researching specs. The visual underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the VH-410 and WG-1.

All in all, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Olympus VH-410 to result in more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The fresher VH-410 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.