Olympus SH-2 vs Pentax K-7

Here, we are comparing the Olympus SH-2 vs Pentax K-7, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the SH-2 (16MP) and the K-7 (15MP) is very comparable but the SH-2 (1/2.3") and K-7 (APS-C) offer different sensor size.

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The SH-2 was released 5 years later than the K-7 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SH-2 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-7 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SH-2 grades against the K-7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus SH-2 and Pentax K-7. The complete galleries are available at Olympus SH-2 Gallery and Pentax K-7 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus SH-2 offers exterior measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Pentax K-7 has proportions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") and a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SH-2 vs Pentax K-7 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the SH-2 versus the K-7.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SH-2 and K-7 is 88 and 60 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing only by checking out technical specs. The graphic here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SH-2 and K-7.

As you have seen, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SH-2 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Olympus SH-2 will provide more detail as a result of its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more modern SH-2 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.