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Olympus SH-1 vs Pentax MX-1

Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45
Olympus Stylus SH-1 front
 
Pentax MX-1 front
Portability
84
Imaging
37
Features
60
Overall
46

Olympus SH-1 vs Pentax MX-1 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
  • Revealed March 2014
  • Successor is Olympus SH-2
Pentax MX-1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
  • 391g - 122 x 61 x 51mm
  • Announced July 2013
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Olympus SH-1 vs Pentax MX-1 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Olympus SH-1 vs Pentax MX-1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Pentax. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the SH-1 (16MP) and MX-1 (12MP) and the SH-1 (1/2.3") and MX-1 (1/1.7") come with totally different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The SH-1 was introduced 10 months later than the MX-1 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SH-1 scores versus the MX-1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-1 over the Pentax MX-1

 SH-1 MX-1 
AnnouncedMarch 2014July 2013Fresher by 10 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax MX-1 over the Olympus SH-1

 MX-1 SH-1 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution920k460kCrisper display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SH-1 and Pentax MX-1

 SH-1 MX-1 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Olympus SH-1 vs Pentax MX-1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus SH-1 provides physical measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Pentax MX-1 has proportions of 122mm x 61mm x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") having a weight of 391 grams (0.86 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SH-1 vs Pentax MX-1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the SH-1 versus the MX-1.

Olympus SH-1 vs Pentax MX-1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SH-1 and MX-1 is 88 and 84 respectively.

Olympus SH-1 vs Pentax MX-1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SH-1 vs Pentax MX-1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing just by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SH-1 and MX-1.

Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SH-1 using its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh trickier and the Olympus SH-1 will render extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The fresher SH-1 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus SH-1 vs Pentax MX-1 sensor size comparison

Olympus SH-1 vs Pentax MX-1 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SH-1
Portrait photography with Pentax MX-1
37
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
42
manual focus
features face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SH-1
Street photography with Pentax MX-1
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with touch focus
lighter than average in class (271g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
65
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
more heavy than others (391 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SH-1 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax MX-1 as a Sports photography camera
51
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
good battery life (380 CIPA)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
43
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
good battery life (290 CIPA)
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SH-1 Travel photography info
Pentax MX-1 Travel photography info
74
good battery life (380 shots)
lighter than average in class (271 grams)
comes with touch focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
61
good battery life (290 per charge)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (391 grams)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SH-1 Landscape photography advice
Pentax MX-1 Landscape photography advice
49
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
good battery life (380 CIPA)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
55
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (290 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SH-1 Vlogging information
Pentax MX-1 Vlogging information
37
relatively wide (25mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have mic support
lighter than average in class (271g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
33
really wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone jack
more heavy than others (391g)
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Olympus SH-1 vs Pentax MX-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SH-1 and Pentax MX-1
 Olympus Stylus SH-1Pentax MX-1
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus Stylus SH-1 Pentax MX-1
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2014-03-31 2013-07-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VII -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 25
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/1.8-2.5
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT LCD with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 12.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 12.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Speed sync, Trailing Curtain sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
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 271g (0.60 pounds) 391g (0.86 pounds)
Dimensions 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") 122 x 61 x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 49
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.3
DXO Low light score not tested 208
Other
Battery life 380 pictures 290 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-92B D-Li-106
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $349 $400