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Olympus SH-2 vs Pentax K-7

Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45
Olympus Stylus SH-2 front
 
Pentax K-7 front
Portability
60
Imaging
54
Features
69
Overall
60

Olympus SH-2 vs Pentax K-7 Key Specs

Olympus SH-2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Previous Model is Olympus SH-1
  • Renewed by Olympus SH-3
Pentax K-7
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 2000 (Increase to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 750g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
  • Introduced October 2009
  • Successor is Pentax K-5
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Olympus SH-2 vs Pentax K-7 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-2 over the Pentax K-7

 SH-2 K-7 
IntroducedMarch 2015October 2009Fresher by 67 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-7 over the Olympus SH-2

 K-7 SH-2 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display resolution921k460kCrisper display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SH-2 and Pentax K-7

 SH-2 K-7 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Olympus SH-2 vs Pentax K-7 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus SH-2 vs Pentax K-7 size comparison

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

Olympus SH-2 vs Pentax K-7 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SH-2 vs Pentax K-7 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus SH-2 vs Pentax K-7 sensor size comparison

Olympus SH-2 vs Pentax K-7 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SH-2 vs Pentax K-7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SH-2
Portrait photography with Pentax K-7
44
MP count good (16MP)
offers face detection focus
saves RAW formats
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
72
has manual focus
megapixel count good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SH-2 as a Street photography camera
Pentax K-7 as a Street photography camera
70
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
supports focus by touch
lighter than others in class (271g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SH-2 Sports photography factors
Pentax K-7 Sports photography factors
51
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
better than average battery (380 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
69
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
slow frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SH-2 Travel photography features
Pentax K-7 Travel photography features
74
better than average battery (380 per charge)
lighter than others in class (271 grams)
supports focus by touch
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.0)
64
environment sealing
megapixel count good (15MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SH-2 Landscape photography details
Pentax K-7 Landscape photography details
55
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (380 per charge)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
77
has manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SH-2
Vlogging with Pentax K-7
35
quite wide (25mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (271g)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone port
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection autofocus
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic port
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Olympus SH-2 vs Pentax K-7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SH-2 and Pentax K-7
 Olympus Stylus SH-2Pentax K-7
General Information
Brand Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus Stylus SH-2 Pentax K-7
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2015-03-11 2009-10-02
Body design 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 15MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4672 x 3104
Highest native ISO 6400 2000
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.0-6.9 -
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Number of lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT color LCD with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.61x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed 11.5 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 8.30 m (at ISO 3200) 13.00 m
Flash options Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 1536 x 1024 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 271 gr (0.60 pounds) 750 gr (1.65 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 All around score not tested 61
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.6
DXO Low light score not tested 536
Other
Battery life 380 pictures 980 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-92B D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/SDHC/MMC
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $399 $599