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Olympus SH-1 vs Pentax P80

Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45
Olympus Stylus SH-1 front
 
Pentax Optio P80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
23
Overall
30

Olympus SH-1 vs Pentax P80 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
  • Released March 2014
  • Renewed by Olympus SH-2
Pentax P80
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-1 over the Pentax P80

 SH-1 P80 
AnnouncedMarch 2014August 2009More recent by 57 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper 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 
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Olympus SH-1 vs Pentax P80 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus SH-1 vs Pentax P80 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SH-1 vs Pentax P80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SH-1 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax P80 Portrait photography highlights
37
decent MP (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
27
you can focus manually
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SH-1 Street photography info
Pentax P80 Street photography info
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes touch focus
lighter than competition (271 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
55
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SH-1 Sports photography advice
Pentax P80 Sports photography advice
51
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
good battery power (380 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SH-1
Travel photography with Pentax P80
74
good battery power (380 shots)
lighter than competition (271 grams)
includes touch focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
62
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SH-1 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax P80 Landscape photography highlights
49
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
good battery power (380 per charge)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
32
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SH-1 Vlogging factors
Pentax P80 Vlogging factors
37
reasonably wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has mic port
lighter than competition (271g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
28
really wide (28mm)
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic socket
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Olympus SH-1 vs Pentax P80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SH-1 and Pentax P80
 Olympus Stylus SH-1Pentax Optio P80
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