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Olympus SH-1 vs Pentax KP

Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45
Olympus Stylus SH-1 front
 
Pentax KP front
Portability
61
Imaging
67
Features
76
Overall
70

Olympus SH-1 vs Pentax KP 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
  • Introduced March 2014
  • Replacement is Olympus SH-2
Pentax KP
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 819200
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 703g - 132 x 101 x 76mm
  • Announced January 2017
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Olympus SH-1 vs Pentax KP Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Olympus SH-1 vs Pentax KP, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Olympus and Pentax. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the SH-1 (16MP) and KP (24MP) and the SH-1 (1/2.3") and KP (APS-C) boast different sensor sizes.

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The SH-1 was released 3 years prior to the KP and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SH-1 being a Compact camera and the Pentax KP being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the SH-1 scores vs the KP in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-1 over the Pentax KP

 SH-1 KP 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax KP over the Olympus SH-1

 KP SH-1 
AnnouncedJanuary 2017March 2014Fresher by 34 months
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SH-1 and Pentax KP

 SH-1 KP 
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Olympus SH-1 vs Pentax KP Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus SH-1 enjoys external dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Pentax KP has specifications of 132mm x 101mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") and a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the SH-1 against the KP.

Olympus SH-1 vs Pentax KP size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SH-1 and KP is 88 and 61 respectively.

Olympus SH-1 vs Pentax KP top view buttons comparison

Olympus SH-1 vs Pentax KP Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing only by seeing specs. The photograph here may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SH-1 and KP.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SH-1 because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Pentax KP will produce greater detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older SH-1 will be behind in sensor tech.

Olympus SH-1 vs Pentax KP sensor size comparison

Olympus SH-1 vs Pentax KP Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SH-1
Portrait photography with Pentax KP
37
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
80
has manual focus
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus SH-1 Street photography details
Pentax KP Street photography details
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
boasts focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (271g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
76
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
great high ISO (819,200)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SH-1 Sports photography info
Pentax KP Sports photography info
51
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports tracking focus
great battery power (380 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
72
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000s)
silent shooting (1/24,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proofing
terrible battery (390 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SH-1
Travel photography with Pentax KP
74
great battery power (380 shots)
lighter than competition in class (271 grams)
boasts focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
61
environment proofing
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
terrible battery (390 CIPA)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SH-1
Landscape photography with Pentax KP
49
really wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
great battery power (380 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
77
has manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great high ISO (819,200)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
terrible battery (390 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SH-1
Vlogging with Pentax KP
37
really wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes mic socket
lighter than competition in class (271 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
34
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external mic support
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Olympus SH-1 vs Pentax KP Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SH-1 and Pentax KP
 Olympus Stylus SH-1Pentax KP
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus Stylus SH-1 Pentax KP
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2014-03-31 2017-01-26
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VII PRIME IV
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 6016 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 6400 819200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 27
Cross type focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.0-6.9 -
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Number of lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.63x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/24000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames per second 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes - Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual, wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 grams (0.60 pounds) 703 grams (1.55 pounds)
Physical dimensions 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") 132 x 101 x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 390 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-92B D-LI109
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 12 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $349 $747