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Olympus VH-410 vs Pentax Q10

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37
Olympus VH-410 front
 
Pentax Q10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
56
Overall
44

Olympus VH-410 vs Pentax Q10 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
  • Announced August 2012
Pentax Q10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 200g - 102 x 58 x 34mm
  • Launched September 2012
  • Earlier Model is Pentax Q
  • Replacement is Pentax Q7
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Olympus VH-410 vs Pentax Q10 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Olympus VH-410 and Pentax Q10, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Pentax. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the VH-410 (16MP) and Q10 (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The VH-410 was brought out within a month of the Q10 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus VH-410 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the VH-410 scores vs the Q10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VH-410 over the Pentax Q10

 VH-410 Q10 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax Q10 over the Olympus VH-410

 Q10 VH-410 
Focus manually Very precise focusing

Common features in the Olympus VH-410 and Pentax Q10

 VH-410 Q10 
LaunchedAugust 2012September 2012Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Screen resolution460k460kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Olympus VH-410 vs Pentax Q10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera often, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VH-410 has got external measurements of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Pentax Q10 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Look at the Olympus VH-410 and Pentax Q10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the VH-410 and the Q10.

Olympus VH-410 vs Pentax Q10 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the VH-410 and Q10 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Olympus VH-410 vs Pentax Q10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VH-410 vs Pentax Q10 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specifications. The visual here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the VH-410 and Q10.

Plainly, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Olympus VH-410 to deliver extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures much more aggressively.

Olympus VH-410 vs Pentax Q10 sensor size comparison

Olympus VH-410 vs Pentax Q10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VH-410 vs Pentax Q10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Portrait photography details
Pentax Q10 Portrait photography details
34
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
48
focusing manually
high flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
features face detect focus
delivers RAW files
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Olympus VH-410 as a Street photography camera
Pentax Q10 as a Street photography camera
63
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes touch focus
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition (200g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VH-410 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax Q10 as a Sports photography camera
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
features tracking focus
max fps very slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
36
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
features tracking focus
max fps very slow (5.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery life (270 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Travel photography highlights
Pentax Q10 Travel photography highlights
68
includes touch focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
60
lighter than competition (200 grams)
has built in flash
bad battery life (270 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Landscape photography info
Pentax Q10 Landscape photography info
43
decently wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
54
focusing manually
swap lenses (Pentax Q mount)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW files
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery life (270 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Vlogging advice
Pentax Q10 Vlogging advice
32
decently wide (26mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (200g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone jack
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Olympus VH-410 vs Pentax Q10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VH-410 and Pentax Q10
 Olympus VH-410Pentax Q10
General Information
Brand Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus VH-410 Pentax Q10
Class Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2012-08-21 2012-09-10
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax Q
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.5 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Available lenses - 8
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT Color LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.70 m 7.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 152g (0.34 lbs) 200g (0.44 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 49
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.9
DXO Low light score not tested 183
Other
Battery life - 270 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50B D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $186 $350