Olympus SH-1 vs Pentax MX-1
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Olympus SH-1 vs Pentax MX-1 Key Specs
(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
(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
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 GlossaryThe 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.
Olympus SH-1 vs Pentax MX-1 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus SH-1 over the Pentax MX-1
SH-1 | MX-1 | |||
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Announced | March 2014 | July 2013 | Fresher by 10 months | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax MX-1 over the Olympus SH-1
MX-1 | SH-1 | |||
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Manually focus | Very accurate focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 920k | 460k | Crisper display (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SH-1 and Pentax MX-1
SH-1 | MX-1 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | 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.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.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus SH-1 vs Pentax MX-1 Specifications
Olympus Stylus SH-1 | Pentax MX-1 | |
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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 |