Olympus SH-1 vs Pentax MX-1

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.

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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.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus SH-1 and Pentax MX-1. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SH-1 Gallery and Pentax MX-1 Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.