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Olympus SH-50 vs Pentax S1

Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Olympus SH-50 front
 
Pentax Optio S1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Olympus SH-50 vs Pentax S1 Key Specs

Olympus SH-50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 269g - 112 x 63 x 42mm
  • Revealed January 2013
Pentax S1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Launched March 2011
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Olympus SH-50 vs Pentax S1 Overview

Following is a in-depth assessment of the Olympus SH-50 versus Pentax S1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the SH-50 (16MP) and the S1 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SH-50 was introduced 23 months after the S1 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the SH-50 grades against the S1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-50 over the Pentax S1

 SH-50 S1 
LaunchedJanuary 2013March 2011More modern by 23 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the Olympus SH-50

 S1 SH-50 

Common features in the Olympus SH-50 and Pentax S1

 SH-50 S1 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Olympus SH-50 vs Pentax S1 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus SH-50 features external measurements of 112mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Pentax S1 has measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the SH-50 compared to the S1.

Olympus SH-50 vs Pentax S1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SH-50 and S1 is 88 and 93 respectively.

Olympus SH-50 vs Pentax S1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SH-50 vs Pentax S1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes purely by looking through specifications. The picture below may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SH-50 and S1.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Olympus SH-50 to result in greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more modern SH-50 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus SH-50 vs Pentax S1 sensor size comparison

Olympus SH-50 vs Pentax S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SH-50 vs Pentax S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SH-50 Portrait photography factors
Pentax S1 Portrait photography factors
44
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
35
has manual focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SH-50 Street photography features
Pentax S1 Street photography features
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
lighter than competition (269 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SH-50 Sports photography details
Pentax S1 Sports photography details
48
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
features tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
39
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SH-50 Travel photography features
Pentax S1 Travel photography features
69
lighter than competition (269 grams)
has touch to focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
64
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SH-50
Landscape photography with Pentax S1
49
has manual focus
really wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
42
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SH-50 Vlogging details
Pentax S1 Vlogging details
34
really wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (269 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic jack
28
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Olympus SH-50 vs Pentax S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SH-50 and Pentax S1
 Olympus SH-50Pentax Optio S1
General Information
Company Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus SH-50 Pentax Optio S1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-01-08 2011-03-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VI -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 12.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 269g (0.59 lbs) 157g (0.35 lbs)
Physical dimensions 112 x 63 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 260 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model SLB-10A D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $300 $174