Olympus SH-2 vs Pentax K-1

Its time to take a closer look at the Olympus SH-2 versus Pentax K-1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Olympus and Pentax. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the SH-2 (16MP) and K-1 (36MP) and the SH-2 (1/2.3") and K-1 (Full frame) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The SH-2 was brought out 11 months before the K-1 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SH-2 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the SH-2 scores against the K-1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus SH-2 & Pentax K-1. The entire galleries are available at Olympus SH-2 Gallery & Pentax K-1 Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus SH-2 features external dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Pentax K-1 has sizing of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") having a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).

Check out the Olympus SH-2 versus Pentax K-1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the SH-2 and the K-1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SH-2 and K-1 is 88 and 55 respectively.

Usually, its tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements only by seeing technical specs. The photograph underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SH-2 and K-1.

As you have seen, both the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SH-2 due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Pentax K-1 will produce extra detail having its extra 20 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older SH-2 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.