Olympus SH-1 vs Pentax Q
88 Imaging
40 Features
53 Overall
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93 Imaging
35 Features
47 Overall
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Olympus SH-1 vs Pentax Q Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
- Later Model is Olympus SH-2
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax Q Mount
- 180g - 98 x 57 x 31mm
- Revealed June 2011
- Newer Model is Pentax Q10
Olympus SH-1 vs Pentax Q Overview
Let's take a closer look at the Olympus SH-1 and Pentax Q, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Pentax. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the SH-1 (16MP) and Q (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe SH-1 was introduced 2 years later than the Q and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus SH-1 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the SH-1 matches up vs the Q with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus SH-1 vs Pentax Q Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus SH-1 and Pentax Q. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SH-1 Gallery and Pentax Q Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SH-1 over the Pentax Q
SH-1 | Q | |||
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Revealed | March 2014 | June 2011 | Fresher by 34 months | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax Q over the Olympus SH-1
Q | SH-1 | |||
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Manually focus | More accurate focus |
Common features in the Olympus SH-1 and Pentax Q
SH-1 | Q | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen dimensions | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 460k | Exact same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen |
Olympus SH-1 vs Pentax Q Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry your camera, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SH-1 comes with exterior dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Pentax Q has dimensions of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") having a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus SH-1 and Pentax Q in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the SH-1 vs the Q.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SH-1 and Q is 88 and 93 respectively.
Olympus SH-1 vs Pentax Q Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading specifications. The graphic here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SH-1 and Q.
Plainly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Olympus SH-1 to offer you greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots more aggressively. The fresher SH-1 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
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Olympus SH-1 vs Pentax Q Specifications
Olympus Stylus SH-1 | Pentax Q | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus Stylus SH-1 | Pentax Q |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2014-03-31 | 2011-06-23 |
Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic VII | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 25 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Pentax Q |
Lens zoom range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 8 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 12.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 5.60 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/2000 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 271 grams (0.60 lbs) | 180 grams (0.40 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") | 98 x 57 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 47 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 20.2 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.1 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 189 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 380 pictures | 230 pictures |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI-92B | D-LI68 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $349 | $695 |