Olympus VH-410 vs Pentax Q
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Olympus VH-410 vs Pentax Q Key Specs
(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
- Released August 2012
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax Q Mount
- 180g - 98 x 57 x 31mm
- Released June 2011
- Newer Model is Pentax Q10

Olympus VH-410 vs Pentax Q Overview
Here is a in depth comparison of the Olympus VH-410 versus Pentax Q, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Pentax. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the VH-410 (16MP) and Q (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The VH-410 was introduced 15 months later than the Q which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus VH-410 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the VH-410 grades vs the Q with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Olympus VH-410 vs Pentax Q Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VH-410 and Pentax Q. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus VH-410 Gallery and Pentax Q Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VH-410 over the Pentax Q
VH-410 | Q | |||
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Released | August 2012 | ![]() | June 2011 | Fresher by 15 months |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax Q over the Olympus VH-410
Q | VH-410 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focus |
Common features in the Olympus VH-410 and Pentax Q
VH-410 | Q | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen measurement |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | Same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen |
Olympus VH-410 vs Pentax Q Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VH-410 enjoys exterior dimensions of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Pentax Q has dimensions of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus VH-410 versus Pentax Q in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the VH-410 and the Q.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the VH-410 and Q is 95 and 93 respectively.

Olympus VH-410 vs Pentax Q Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing purely by researching specifications. The photograph underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the VH-410 and Q.
Plainly, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Olympus VH-410 to provide you with more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The younger VH-410 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus VH-410 vs Pentax Q Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus VH-410 vs Pentax Q Specifications
Olympus VH-410 | Pentax Q | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus VH-410 | Pentax Q |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2012-08-21 | 2011-06-23 |
Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic III+ | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Pentax Q |
Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | - |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 8 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames per second | 2.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.70 m | 5.60 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/2000 secs |
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) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 152g (0.34 pounds) | 180g (0.40 pounds) |
Dimensions | 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") | 98 x 57 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 47 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 20.2 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.1 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 189 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 230 images |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI-50B | D-LI68 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $186 | $695 |