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Olympus SH-2 vs Pentax K-01

Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45
Olympus Stylus SH-2 front
 
Pentax K-01 front
Portability
76
Imaging
57
Features
68
Overall
61

Olympus SH-2 vs Pentax K-01 Key Specs

Olympus SH-2
(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
Pentax K-01
(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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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-2 over the Pentax K-01

 SH-2 K-01 
RevealedMarch 2015May 2012More recent by 34 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-01 over the Olympus SH-2

 K-01 SH-2 
Manually focus More precise focus
Display resolution921k460kCrisper display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SH-2 and Pentax K-01

 SH-2 K-01 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"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

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

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SH-2 vs Pentax K-01 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SH-2 Portrait photography info
Pentax K-01 Portrait photography info
44
decent megapixels (16MP)
has face detect focus
delivers RAW files
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
74
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus SH-2 Street photography factors
Pentax K-01 Street photography factors
70
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
has touch to focus
lighter than competitors (271 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no articulating screen
heavier than competition (561g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SH-2 Sports photography details
Pentax K-01 Sports photography details
51
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
better than average battery life (380 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
61
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good battery power (540 per charge)
max frames per second very slow (6.0 frames per second)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SH-2 Travel photography information
Pentax K-01 Travel photography information
74
better than average battery life (380 CIPA)
lighter than competitors (271g)
has touch to focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
65
good battery power (540 shots)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
heavier than competition (561g)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SH-2 Landscape photography info
Pentax K-01 Landscape photography info
55
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (380 CIPA)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
80
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (540 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SH-2
Vlogging with Pentax K-01
35
pretty wide (25mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (271 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone support
34
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external mic support
screen is not selfie friendly
heavier than competition (561g)
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Olympus SH-2 vs Pentax K-01 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SH-2 and Pentax K-01
 Olympus Stylus SH-2Pentax K-01
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