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Olympus SH-1 vs Pentax K-70

Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45
Olympus Stylus SH-1 front
 
Pentax K-70 front
Portability
62
Imaging
67
Features
81
Overall
72

Olympus SH-1 vs Pentax K-70 Key Specs

Olympus SH-1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
  • Launched March 2014
  • Replacement is Olympus SH-2
Pentax K-70
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 102400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 688g - 126 x 93 x 74mm
  • Announced June 2016
  • Renewed by Pentax KF
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Olympus SH-1 vs Pentax K-70 Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Olympus SH-1 versus Pentax K-70, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Olympus and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the SH-1 (16MP) and K-70 (24MP) and the SH-1 (1/2.3") and K-70 (APS-C) have different sensor sizing.

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The SH-1 was released 3 years prior to the K-70 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus SH-1 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-70 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the SH-1 scores versus the K-70 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-1 over the Pentax K-70

 SH-1 K-70 
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-70 over the Olympus SH-1

 K-70 SH-1 
AnnouncedJune 2016March 2014Newer by 26 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution921k460kCrisper display (+461k dot)
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Common features in the Olympus SH-1 and Pentax K-70

 SH-1 K-70 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement

Olympus SH-1 vs Pentax K-70 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SH-1 provides exterior dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Pentax K-70 has dimensions of 126mm x 93mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") with a weight of 688 grams (1.52 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the SH-1 compared to the K-70.

Olympus SH-1 vs Pentax K-70 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SH-1 and K-70 is 88 and 62 respectively.

Olympus SH-1 vs Pentax K-70 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SH-1 vs Pentax K-70 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by going over specifications. The pic underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SH-1 and K-70.

To sum up, the two cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SH-1 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Pentax K-70 will deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images more aggressively. The more aged SH-1 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus SH-1 vs Pentax K-70 sensor size comparison

Olympus SH-1 vs Pentax K-70 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SH-1 vs Pentax K-70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SH-1 Portrait photography features
Pentax K-70 Portrait photography features
37
MP count good (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
80
you can focus manually
MP count decent (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus SH-1 Street photography information
Pentax K-70 Street photography information
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes touch focus
lighter than competition in class (271 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
71
screen articulates
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
great high ISO (102,400)
more heavy than average (688g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SH-1 Sports photography info
Pentax K-70 Sports photography info
51
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
offers tracking focus
good battery pack (380 per charge)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
72
great max shutter speed (1/6,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proof
comes with phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
terrible battery life (410 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SH-1
Travel photography with Pentax K-70
74
good battery pack (380 per charge)
lighter than competition in class (271 grams)
includes touch focus
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
64
environment proof
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
terrible battery life (410 CIPA)
more heavy than average (688 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SH-1 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K-70 as a Landscape photography camera
49
decently wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good battery pack (380 per charge)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
78
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
great high ISO (102,400)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
terrible battery life (410 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SH-1
Vlogging with Pentax K-70
37
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has mic socket
lighter than competition in class (271 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not posses selfie friendly display
71
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external microphone support
more heavy than average (688 grams)
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Olympus SH-1 vs Pentax K-70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SH-1 and Pentax K-70
 Olympus Stylus SH-1Pentax K-70
General Information
Brand Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus Stylus SH-1 Pentax K-70
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2014-03-31 2016-06-08
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VII PRIME MII
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 6400 102400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.0-6.9 -
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Amount of lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.63x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 12.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options - Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 271 gr (0.60 pounds) 688 gr (1.52 pounds)
Physical dimensions 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") 126 x 93 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9")
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 380 images 410 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-92B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 12 secs, continuous)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible)
Card slots One One
Cost at release $349 $649