Olympus SH-2 vs Pentax K-01
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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
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.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
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.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.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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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 |