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Olympus SH-2 vs Pentax I-10

Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45
Olympus Stylus SH-2 front
 
Pentax Optio I-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Olympus SH-2 vs Pentax I-10 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
  • Revealed March 2015
  • Older Model is Olympus SH-1
  • Replacement is Olympus SH-3
Pentax I-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 153g - 101 x 65 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Olympus SH-2 vs Pentax I-10 Overview

Following is a thorough analysis of the Olympus SH-2 versus Pentax I-10, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Pentax. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the SH-2 (16MP) and I-10 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SH-2 was manufactured 5 years after the I-10 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the SH-2 grades versus the I-10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-2 over the Pentax I-10

 SH-2 I-10 
IntroducedMarch 2015January 2010More modern by 63 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Olympus SH-2

 I-10 SH-2 
Manual focus More accurate focusing

Common features in the Olympus SH-2 and Pentax I-10

 SH-2 I-10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Olympus SH-2 vs Pentax I-10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus SH-2 enjoys outside dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Pentax I-10 has proportions of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SH-2 versus Pentax I-10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the SH-2 against the I-10.

Olympus SH-2 vs Pentax I-10 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SH-2 and I-10 is 88 and 93 respectively.

Olympus SH-2 vs Pentax I-10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SH-2 vs Pentax I-10 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes simply by researching specifications. The picture underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SH-2 and I-10.

To sum up, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Olympus SH-2 to result in extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The fresher SH-2 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus SH-2 vs Pentax I-10 sensor size comparison

Olympus SH-2 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SH-2 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SH-2 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax I-10 Portrait photography highlights
44
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
supports RAW files
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
27
manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SH-2
Street photography with Pentax I-10
70
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
offers touch focus
lighter than others in class (271 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SH-2
Sports photography with Pentax I-10
51
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (380 CIPA)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
31
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SH-2 Travel photography highlights
Pentax I-10 Travel photography highlights
74
better than average battery pack (380 shots)
lighter than others in class (271 grams)
offers touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
57
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SH-2
Landscape photography with Pentax I-10
55
really wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (380 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
36
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SH-2 Vlogging info
Pentax I-10 Vlogging info
35
really wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (271 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic socket
28
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic jack
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Olympus SH-2 vs Pentax I-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SH-2 and Pentax I-10
 Olympus Stylus SH-2Pentax Optio I-10
General Information
Make Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus Stylus SH-2 Pentax Optio I-10
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2015-03-11 2010-01-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VII Prime
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 11.5 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 8.30 m (at ISO 3200) 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 271g (0.60 pounds) 153g (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-92B D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $399 $310