Olympus VH-410 vs Pentax X-5

Lets look a little more closely at the Olympus VH-410 vs Pentax X-5, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the VH-410 (16MP) and the X-5 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The VH-410 was brought out at a similar time to the X-5 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus VH-410 being a Compact camera and the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the VH-410 scores versus the X-5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VH-410 and Pentax X-5. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus VH-410 Gallery and Pentax X-5 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus VH-410 has got outside measurements of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Pentax X-5 has sizing of 119mm x 86mm x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") with a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus VH-410 vs Pentax X-5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the VH-410 and the X-5.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the VH-410 and X-5 is 95 and 65 respectively.

Typically, its tough to see the gap between sensor sizing merely by checking technical specs. The photograph underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the VH-410 and X-5.

As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels and you should expect similar quality of pictures however you have to consider the release date of the products into consideration.