Olympus SH-2 vs Pentax S1
88 Imaging
41 Features
51 Overall
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93 Imaging
37 Features
31 Overall
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Olympus SH-2 vs Pentax S1 Key Specs
(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
- Announced March 2015
- Replaced the Olympus SH-1
- Replacement is Olympus SH-3
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
- Released March 2011
Olympus SH-2 vs Pentax S1 Overview
The following is a complete overview of the Olympus SH-2 vs Pentax S1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the SH-2 (16MP) and the S1 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe SH-2 was announced 4 years after the S1 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SH-2 matches up against the S1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus SH-2 vs Pentax S1 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus SH-2 and Pentax Optio S1. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SH-2 Gallery and Pentax S1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SH-2 over the Pentax S1
SH-2 | S1 | |||
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Released | March 2015 | March 2011 | Newer by 49 months | |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the Olympus SH-2
S1 | SH-2 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial exact focus |
Common features in the Olympus SH-2 and Pentax S1
SH-2 | S1 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen |
Olympus SH-2 vs Pentax S1 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SH-2 has got outside dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Pentax S1 has dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus SH-2 vs Pentax S1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the SH-2 and the S1.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SH-2 and S1 is 88 and 93 respectively.
Olympus SH-2 vs Pentax S1 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions just by checking out a spec sheet. The picture here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SH-2 and S1.
As you can see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Olympus SH-2 to produce greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images way more aggressively. The more modern SH-2 should have an edge in sensor innovation.
Olympus SH-2 vs Pentax S1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus SH-2 vs Pentax S1 Specifications
Olympus Stylus SH-2 | Pentax Optio S1 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus Stylus SH-2 | Pentax Optio S1 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2015-03-11 | 2011-03-02 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic VII | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
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 mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 460k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 11.5 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 8.30 m (at ISO 3200) | 3.90 m |
Flash settings | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 271 grams (0.60 lbs) | 157 grams (0.35 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") | 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" 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 pictures | 260 pictures |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI-92B | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $399 | $174 |