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Olympus SH-1 vs Pentax K-x

Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45
Olympus Stylus SH-1 front
 
Pentax K-x front
Portability
69
Imaging
52
Features
47
Overall
50

Olympus SH-1 vs Pentax K-x Key Specs

Olympus SH-1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
  • Revealed March 2014
  • Replacement is Olympus SH-2
Pentax K-x
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Boost to 12800)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 580g - 123 x 92 x 68mm
  • Launched December 2009
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Olympus SH-1 vs Pentax K-x Overview

Here is a complete assessment of the Olympus SH-1 versus Pentax K-x, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Olympus and Pentax. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the SH-1 (16MP) and K-x (12MP) and the SH-1 (1/2.3") and K-x (APS-C) possess different sensor dimensions.

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The SH-1 was released 4 years later than the K-x and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SH-1 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-x being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summation of how the SH-1 grades vs the K-x with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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

 SH-1 K-x 
LaunchedMarch 2014December 2009Fresher by 52 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

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

 K-x SH-1 
Manual focus More accurate focusing

Common features in the Olympus SH-1 and Pentax K-x

 SH-1 K-x 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Olympus SH-1 vs Pentax K-x Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SH-1 has got physical 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) and the Pentax K-x has dimensions of 123mm x 92mm x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7") and a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SH-1 versus Pentax K-x in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SH-1 compared to the K-x.

Olympus SH-1 vs Pentax K-x size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SH-1 and K-x is 88 and 69 respectively.

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

Olympus SH-1 vs Pentax K-x Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing purely by viewing technical specs. The graphic below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SH-1 and K-x.

As you have seen, both the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SH-1 because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Olympus SH-1 will provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The younger SH-1 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SH-1 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax K-x as a Portrait photography camera
37
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
63
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
low resolution (12MP)
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SH-1
Street photography with Pentax K-x
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has focus by touch
lighter than average in class (271g)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
67
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SH-1 Sports photography features
Pentax K-x Sports photography features
51
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
great battery pack (380 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
61
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great battery (1,900 CIPA)
supports phase detect AF
max frames per second low (5.0 frames/s)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SH-1 Travel photography factors
Pentax K-x Travel photography factors
74
great battery pack (380 shots)
lighter than average in class (271g)
has focus by touch
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
54
great battery (1,900 shots)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse function
low resolution (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SH-1
Landscape photography with Pentax K-x
49
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
great battery pack (380 CIPA)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
61
focusing manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
great battery (1,900 per charge)
tiny screen (2.7")
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SH-1 Vlogging factors
Pentax K-x Vlogging factors
37
pretty wide (25mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has microphone socket
lighter than average in class (271 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
27
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detection focusing
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
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Olympus SH-1 vs Pentax K-x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SH-1 and Pentax K-x
 Olympus Stylus SH-1Pentax K-x
General Information
Company Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus Stylus SH-1 Pentax K-x
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2014-03-31 2009-12-23
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VII Prime
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 2848
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Maximum boosted ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.0-6.9 -
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Amount of lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/6000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 16.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear curtain, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 416 (24 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 271 gr (0.60 lbs) 580 gr (1.28 lbs)
Dimensions 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") 123 x 92 x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 72
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 811
Other
Battery life 380 images 1900 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-92B 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/SDHC card
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $349 $600