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Olympus SH-2 vs Pentax K-5 IIs

Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45
Olympus Stylus SH-2 front
 
Pentax K-5 IIs front
Portability
60
Imaging
58
Features
83
Overall
68

Olympus SH-2 vs Pentax K-5 IIs 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
  • Renewed by Olympus SH-3
Pentax K-5 IIs
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 760g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
  • Announced June 2013
  • Replaced the Pentax K-5
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Olympus SH-2 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Overview

The following is a in depth analysis of the Olympus SH-2 versus Pentax K-5 IIs, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the SH-2 (16MP) and the K-5 IIs (16MP) is very comparable but the SH-2 (1/2.3") and K-5 IIs (APS-C) provide totally different sensor size.

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The SH-2 was manufactured 22 months after the K-5 IIs making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SH-2 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-5 IIs being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the SH-2 matches up against the K-5 IIs in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-2 over the Pentax K-5 IIs

 SH-2 K-5 IIs 
AnnouncedMarch 2015June 2013Newer by 22 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 IIs over the Olympus SH-2

 K-5 IIs SH-2 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SH-2 and Pentax K-5 IIs

 SH-2 K-5 IIs 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Olympus SH-2 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus SH-2 comes with exterior measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Pentax K-5 IIs has specifications of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SH-2 versus Pentax K-5 IIs in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the SH-2 vs the K-5 IIs.

Olympus SH-2 vs Pentax K-5 IIs size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SH-2 and K-5 IIs is 88 and 60 respectively.

Olympus SH-2 vs Pentax K-5 IIs top view buttons comparison

Olympus SH-2 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions purely by going through technical specs. The picture below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SH-2 and K-5 IIs.

As you can tell, the two cameras feature the identical resolution but not the same sensor dimensions. The SH-2 comes with the smaller sensor which should make obtaining shallow DOF trickier. The newer SH-2 will have an edge in sensor technology.

Olympus SH-2 vs Pentax K-5 IIs sensor size comparison

Olympus SH-2 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SH-2 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SH-2 Portrait photography advice
Pentax K-5 IIs Portrait photography advice
44
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
comes with face detection focus
delivers RAW files
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
74
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus SH-2 Street photography factors
Pentax K-5 IIs Street photography factors
70
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
boasts focus via touch
lighter than average (271g)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
67
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SH-2 Sports photography advice
Pentax K-5 IIs Sports photography advice
51
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
great battery life (380 CIPA)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
79
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
environment proofing
has phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SH-2 Travel photography features
Pentax K-5 IIs Travel photography features
74
great battery life (380 per charge)
lighter than average (271g)
boasts focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.0)
65
environment proofing
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SH-2
Landscape photography with Pentax K-5 IIs
55
really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (380 shots)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
79
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
no low pass filter
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SH-2 Vlogging information
Pentax K-5 IIs Vlogging information
35
really wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (271g)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
missing external mic socket
33
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external microphone socket
screen is not selfie friendly
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Olympus SH-2 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SH-2 and Pentax K-5 IIs
 Olympus Stylus SH-2Pentax K-5 IIs
General Information
Brand Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus Stylus SH-2 Pentax K-5 IIs
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2015-03-11 2013-06-04
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VII Prime II
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 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 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4928 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 51200
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW photos
Minimum enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.0-6.9 -
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Number of lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.61x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate 11.5 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 8.30 m (at ISO 3200) 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, High speed, Rear curtain and Wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (25 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (25, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 271g (0.60 pounds) 760g (1.68 pounds)
Physical dimensions 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 82
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 1208
Other
Battery life 380 shots 980 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-92B D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $399 $749