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Olympus VH-410 vs Pentax Q-S1

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37
Olympus VH-410 front
 
Pentax Q-S1 front
Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
54
Overall
44

Olympus VH-410 vs Pentax Q-S1 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
  • Released August 2012
Pentax Q-S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 203g - 105 x 58 x 34mm
  • Introduced August 2014
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Olympus VH-410 vs Pentax Q-S1 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Olympus VH-410 vs Pentax Q-S1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Pentax. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the VH-410 (16MP) and Q-S1 (12MP) and the VH-410 (1/2.3") and Q-S1 (1/1.7") come with different sensor dimensions.

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The VH-410 was unveiled 23 months prior to the Q-S1 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus VH-410 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q-S1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief view of how the VH-410 grades against the Q-S1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VH-410 over the Pentax Q-S1

 VH-410 Q-S1 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax Q-S1 over the Olympus VH-410

 Q-S1 VH-410 
IntroducedAugust 2014August 2012More modern by 23 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus

Common features in the Olympus VH-410 and Pentax Q-S1

 VH-410 Q-S1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Display resolution460k460kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Olympus VH-410 vs Pentax Q-S1 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus VH-410 comes with external measurements of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Pentax Q-S1 has sizing of 105mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus VH-410 vs Pentax Q-S1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the VH-410 vs the Q-S1.

Olympus VH-410 vs Pentax Q-S1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VH-410 and Q-S1 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Olympus VH-410 vs Pentax Q-S1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VH-410 vs Pentax Q-S1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading specs. The image below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the VH-410 and Q-S1.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The VH-410 using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Olympus VH-410 will deliver extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged VH-410 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus VH-410 vs Pentax Q-S1 sensor size comparison

Olympus VH-410 vs Pentax Q-S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VH-410 vs Pentax Q-S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Portrait photography factors
Pentax Q-S1 Portrait photography factors
35
good megapixels (16MP)
has face detect focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
46
has manual focus
provides face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Street photography info
Pentax Q-S1 Street photography info
63
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with touch focus
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
69
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition (203g)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Sports photography details
Pentax Q-S1 Sports photography details
41
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
low fps (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
37
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
low battery life (250 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Travel photography features
Pentax Q-S1 Travel photography features
68
comes with touch focus
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
60
lighter than competition (203g)
has built in flash
low battery life (250 per charge)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VH-410 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax Q-S1 as a Landscape photography camera
43
quite wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
55
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax Q mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
low battery life (250 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VH-410 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax Q-S1 as a Vlogging camera
33
quite wide (26mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone port
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (203g)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone jack
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Olympus VH-410 vs Pentax Q-S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VH-410 and Pentax Q-S1
 Olympus VH-410Pentax Q-S1
General Information
Make Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus VH-410 Pentax Q-S1
Type Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2012-08-21 2014-08-04
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III+ Q Engine
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
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
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Pentax Q
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.8-6.5 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Amount of lenses - 8
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 4.90 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30,25, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30, 25, 24p), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 152 gr (0.34 lb) 203 gr (0.45 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") 105 x 58 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
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 life - 250 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $186 $250