Olympus SH-1 vs Pentax Q10

Following is a in depth comparison of the Olympus SH-1 vs Pentax Q10, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Pentax. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the SH-1 (16MP) and Q10 (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SH-1 was released 19 months after the Q10 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SH-1 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short introduction of how the SH-1 grades against the Q10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus SH-1 and Pentax Q10. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus SH-1 Gallery and Pentax Q10 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus SH-1 has got outer measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Pentax Q10 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SH-1 vs Pentax Q10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the SH-1 versus the Q10.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SH-1 and Q10 is 88 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes purely by viewing technical specs. The image underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SH-1 and Q10.

As you can tell, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Olympus SH-1 to result in more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The newer SH-1 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.