Olympus SH-50 vs Pentax KP

Let's examine more closely at the Olympus SH-50 versus Pentax KP, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Olympus and Pentax. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the SH-50 (16MP) and KP (24MP) and the SH-50 (1/2.3") and KP (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizing.

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The SH-50 was introduced 5 years prior to the KP which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SH-50 being a Compact camera and the Pentax KP being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SH-50 grades vs the KP with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SH-50 and Pentax KP. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SH-50 Gallery and Pentax KP Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus SH-50 offers physical measurements of 112mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Pentax KP has sizing of 132mm x 101mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") and a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SH-50 versus Pentax KP in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the SH-50 vs the KP.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SH-50 and KP is 88 and 61 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture below may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SH-50 and KP.

Clearly, each of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SH-50 with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Pentax KP will offer more detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SH-50 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.