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Olympus VH-410 vs Pentax Q

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37
Olympus VH-410 front
 
Pentax Q front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
47
Overall
39

Olympus VH-410 vs Pentax Q 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
  • Released August 2012
Pentax Q
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VH-410 over the Pentax Q

 VH-410 Q 
ReleasedAugust 2012June 2011Fresher by 15 months
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax Q over the Olympus VH-410

 Q VH-410 
Manually focus More precise focus

Common features in the Olympus VH-410 and Pentax Q

 VH-410 Q 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution460k460kSame 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).

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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.

Olympus VH-410 vs Pentax Q size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus VH-410 vs Pentax Q Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Portrait photography features
Pentax Q Portrait photography features
34
decent MP (16MP)
supports face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
45
focusing manually
above average flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
supports RAW formats
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Street photography information
Pentax Q Street photography information
63
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes focus via touch
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
69
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports RAW formats
lighter than average (180 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Sports photography information
Pentax Q Sports photography information
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
low fps (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
31
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (230 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Travel photography details
Pentax Q Travel photography details
68
includes focus via touch
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
57
lighter than average (180 grams)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
terrible battery pack (230 CIPA)
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Landscape photography info
Pentax Q Landscape photography info
43
reasonably wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
51
focusing manually
swap lenses (Pentax Q mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports RAW formats
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (230 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus VH-410
Vlogging with Pentax Q
32
reasonably wide (26mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic socket
34
image stabilization (Sensor based)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (180g)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone port
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Olympus VH-410 vs Pentax Q Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VH-410 and Pentax Q
 Olympus VH-410Pentax Q
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