Olympus SH-2 vs Pentax K-01
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![Olympus Stylus SH-2 front Olympus Stylus SH-2 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-Stylus-SH-2/Olympus-SH-2-front.jpg)
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Olympus SH-2 vs Pentax K-01 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
- Introduced March 2015
- Succeeded the Olympus SH-1
- Updated by Olympus SH-3
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 561g - 122 x 79 x 58mm
- Revealed May 2012
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Olympus SH-2 vs Pentax K-01 Overview
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.
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Olympus SH-2 vs Pentax K-01 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus SH-2 over the Pentax K-01
SH-2 | K-01 | |||
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Revealed | March 2015 | ![]() | May 2012 | More recent by 34 months |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-01 over the Olympus SH-2
K-01 | SH-2 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper display (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SH-2 and Pentax K-01
SH-2 | K-01 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen |
Olympus SH-2 vs Pentax K-01 Physical Comparison
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).
Examine the Olympus SH-2 vs Pentax K-01 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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.
![Olympus SH-2 vs Pentax K-01 size comparison Olympus SH-2 vs Pentax K-01 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-Stylus-SH-2-vs-Pentax-K-01-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SH-2 and K-01 is 88 and 76 respectively.
![Olympus SH-2 vs Pentax K-01 top view buttons comparison Olympus SH-2 vs Pentax K-01 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-Stylus-SH-2-vs-Pentax-K-01-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus SH-2 vs Pentax K-01 Sensor Comparison
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.
![Olympus SH-2 vs Pentax K-01 sensor size comparison Olympus SH-2 vs Pentax K-01 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-Stylus-SH-2-vs-Pentax-K-01-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus SH-2 vs Pentax K-01 Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus SH-2 vs Pentax K-01 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus SH-2 vs Pentax K-01 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-Stylus-SH-2-vs-Pentax-K-01-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Olympus SH-2 vs Pentax K-01 Specifications
Olympus Stylus SH-2 | Pentax K-01 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus Stylus SH-2 | Pentax K-01 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2015-03-11 | 2012-05-30 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic VII | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.7 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 372.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4928 x 3264 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 81 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens zoom range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 151 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 460k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 11.5fps | 6.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 8.30 m (at ISO 3200) | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/180 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, 25, 24 fps),1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 271g (0.60 lbs) | 561g (1.24 lbs) |
Dimensions | 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") | 122 x 79 x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 79 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.9 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1135 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 380 shots | 540 shots |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI-92B | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $399 | $899 |