Olympus SH-2 vs Pentax K-01

Below, we are contrasting the Olympus SH-2 vs Pentax K-01, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the SH-2 (16MP) and the K-01 (16MP) is fairly well matched but the SH-2 (1/2.3") and K-01 (APS-C) feature different sensor measurements.

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The SH-2 was unveiled 2 years later than the K-01 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SH-2 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-01 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SH-2 scores versus the K-01 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus SH-2 & Pentax K-01. The full galleries are available at Olympus SH-2 Gallery & Pentax K-01 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus SH-2 provides outside measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Pentax K-01 has specifications of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") with a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the SH-2 vs the K-01.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SH-2 and K-01 is 88 and 76 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements only by checking specifications. The visual below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SH-2 and K-01.

Plainly, both of the cameras have got the exact same megapixels but different sensor measurements. The SH-2 has got the tinier sensor which is going to make getting shallow depth of field trickier. The newer SH-2 should have an advantage in sensor tech.