Olympus SH-2 vs Pentax K-5 II

Below, we are comparing the Olympus SH-2 vs Pentax K-5 II, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the SH-2 (16MP) and the K-5 II (16MP) is fairly similar but the SH-2 (1/2.3") and K-5 II (APS-C) come with different sensor measurements.

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The SH-2 was revealed 22 months after the K-5 II making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SH-2 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-5 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple view of how the SH-2 scores versus the K-5 II with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus SH-2 and Pentax K-5 II. The full galleries are available at Olympus SH-2 Gallery and Pentax K-5 II Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus SH-2 offers physical dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-5 II has sizing of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") having a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SH-2 vs Pentax K-5 II in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SH-2 and the K-5 II.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SH-2 and K-5 II is 88 and 60 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions simply by going over a spec sheet. The pic underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SH-2 and K-5 II.

Clearly, both of the cameras have got the exact same megapixels but different sensor dimensions. The SH-2 includes the tinier sensor which will make getting shallower DOF tougher. The younger SH-2 provides an advantage in sensor technology.