Olympus SH-1 vs Pentax P80
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40 Features
53 Overall
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35 Features
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Olympus SH-1 vs Pentax P80 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
- Released March 2014
- Renewed by Olympus SH-2
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-110mm (F2.6-5.8) lens
- 125g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
- Announced August 2009

Olympus SH-1 vs Pentax P80 Overview
Below is a in-depth assessment of the Olympus SH-1 and Pentax P80, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Pentax. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the SH-1 (16MP) and P80 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The SH-1 was manufactured 4 years later than the P80 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SH-1 grades against the P80 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Olympus SH-1 vs Pentax P80 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus SH-1 & Pentax Optio P80. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SH-1 Gallery & Pentax P80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SH-1 over the Pentax P80
SH-1 | P80 | |||
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Announced | March 2014 | ![]() | August 2009 | More recent by 57 months |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax P80 over the Olympus SH-1
P80 | SH-1 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focusing |
Common features in the Olympus SH-1 and Pentax P80
SH-1 | P80 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen |
Olympus SH-1 vs Pentax P80 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to lug around your camera, you should consider 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) whilst the Pentax P80 has specifications of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
Check out the Olympus SH-1 and Pentax P80 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the SH-1 versus the P80.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SH-1 and P80 is 88 and 95 respectively.

Olympus SH-1 vs Pentax P80 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements simply by looking at technical specs. The photograph here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SH-1 and P80.
As you have seen, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Olympus SH-1 to resolve extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics way more aggressively. The more modern SH-1 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Olympus SH-1 vs Pentax P80 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus SH-1 vs Pentax P80 Specifications
Olympus Stylus SH-1 | Pentax Optio P80 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus Stylus SH-1 | Pentax Optio P80 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2014-03-31 | 2009-08-05 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic VII | Prime |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 28-110mm (3.9x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/2.6-5.8 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 12.0 frames per second | 3.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 4.60 m |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | 271g (0.60 lbs) | 125g (0.28 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") | 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 pictures | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | LI-92B | D-LI68 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $349 | $200 |