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Olympus SH-2 vs Pentax K-1 II

Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45
Olympus Stylus SH-2 front
 
Pentax K-1 Mark II front
Portability
55
Imaging
78
Features
82
Overall
79

Olympus SH-2 vs Pentax K-1 II 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
  • Announced March 2015
  • Earlier Model is Olympus SH-1
  • Replacement is Olympus SH-3
Pentax K-1 II
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 819200
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF4 Mount
  • 1010g - 137 x 110 x 86mm
  • Released February 2018
  • Succeeded the Pentax K-1
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Olympus SH-2 vs Pentax K-1 II Overview

Following is a extensive analysis of the Olympus SH-2 and Pentax K-1 II, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Olympus and Pentax. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the SH-2 (16MP) and K-1 II (36MP) and the SH-2 (1/2.3") and K-1 II (Full frame) offer different sensor size.

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The SH-2 was launched 3 years earlier than the K-1 II which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus SH-2 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-1 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the SH-2 matches up versus the K-1 II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-2 over the Pentax K-1 II

 SH-2 K-1 II 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-1 II over the Olympus SH-2

 K-1 II SH-2 
ReleasedFebruary 2018March 2015More modern by 35 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1037k460kClearer screen (+577k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SH-2 and Pentax K-1 II

 SH-2 K-1 II 
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Olympus SH-2 vs Pentax K-1 II Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus SH-2 comes with external measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-1 II has measurements of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") along with a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).

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

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the SH-2 against the K-1 II.

Olympus SH-2 vs Pentax K-1 II size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SH-2 and K-1 II is 88 and 55 respectively.

Olympus SH-2 vs Pentax K-1 II top view buttons comparison

Olympus SH-2 vs Pentax K-1 II Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes just by reviewing technical specs. The image underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SH-2 and K-1 II.

As you have seen, the two cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SH-2 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Pentax K-1 II will offer you more detail utilizing its extra 20 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged SH-2 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Olympus SH-2 vs Pentax K-1 II sensor size comparison

Olympus SH-2 vs Pentax K-1 II Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SH-2 vs Pentax K-1 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SH-2 Portrait photography factors
Pentax K-1 II Portrait photography factors
44
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
86
manual focus
megapixel count great (36 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SH-2
Street photography with Pentax K-1 II
70
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
offers touch to focus
lighter than others (271 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
70
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
above average ISO range (819,200)
more heavy than competition (1,010 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SH-2
Sports photography with Pentax K-1 II
51
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
good battery pack (380 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
77
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count great (36 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
has phase detect AF
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.4 fps)
low battery power (670 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SH-2 Travel photography details
Pentax K-1 II Travel photography details
74
good battery pack (380 per charge)
lighter than others (271g)
offers touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
53
environment sealing
megapixel count great (36MP)
low battery power (670 CIPA)
more heavy than competition (1,010g)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SH-2
Landscape photography with Pentax K-1 II
55
pretty wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (380 CIPA)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
82
manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF4 mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count great (36MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
above average ISO range (819,200)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
two card slots
low battery power (670 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SH-2 Vlogging factors
Pentax K-1 II Vlogging factors
35
pretty wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (271 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic jack
32
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external microphone socket
screen is not selfie friendly
more heavy than competition (1,010 grams)
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Olympus SH-2 vs Pentax K-1 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SH-2 and Pentax K-1 II
 Olympus Stylus SH-2Pentax K-1 Mark II
General Information
Make Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus Stylus SH-2 Pentax K-1 Mark II
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Announced 2015-03-11 2018-02-22
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VII PRIME IV
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 36MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 7360 x 4912
Maximum native ISO 6400 819200
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 33
Cross type focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Pentax KAF4
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.0-6.9 -
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Amount of lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3" 3.2"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 1,037 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 11.5 frames/s 4.4 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 8.30 m (at ISO 3200) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/200 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 271 gr (0.60 lbs) 1010 gr (2.23 lbs)
Physical dimensions 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") 137 x 110 x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 380 pictures 670 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-92B D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
Card slots 1 Dual
Launch cost $399 $1,737