Olympus SH-1 vs Pentax ist DL2

Its time to examine more in depth at the Olympus SH-1 vs Pentax ist DL2, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Olympus and Pentax. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the SH-1 (16MP) and ist DL2 (6MP) and the SH-1 (1/2.3") and ist DL2 (APS-C) use different sensor measurements.

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The SH-1 was introduced 8 years later than the ist DL2 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SH-1 being a Compact camera and the Pentax ist DL2 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SH-1 matches up against the ist DL2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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When you are going to carry your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SH-1 features external dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Pentax ist DL2 has dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") with a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the SH-1 against the ist DL2.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SH-1 and ist DL2 is 88 and 69 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing purely by checking out technical specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SH-1 and ist DL2.

As you can tell, both of those cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SH-1 having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh harder and the Olympus SH-1 will show more detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more recent SH-1 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.