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Olympus SH-2 vs Pentax S1

Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45
Olympus Stylus SH-2 front
 
Pentax Optio S1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Olympus SH-2 vs Pentax S1 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
  • Announced March 2015
  • Replaced the Olympus SH-1
  • Replacement is Olympus SH-3
Pentax S1
(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
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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 Glossary

The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-2 over the Pentax S1

 SH-2 S1 
ReleasedMarch 2015March 2011Newer by 49 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the Olympus SH-2

 S1 SH-2 
Manually focus Dial exact focus

Common features in the Olympus SH-2 and Pentax S1

 SH-2 S1 
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus SH-2 vs Pentax S1 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus SH-2 vs Pentax S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SH-2 vs Pentax S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SH-2 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax S1 as a Portrait photography camera
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good resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
35
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SH-2 as a Street photography camera
Pentax S1 as a Street photography camera
70
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
provides touch focus
lighter than competitors in class (271g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SH-2 Sports photography advice
Pentax S1 Sports photography advice
51
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
good battery power (380 CIPA)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
39
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SH-2 Travel photography advice
Pentax S1 Travel photography advice
74
good battery power (380 shots)
lighter than competitors in class (271g)
provides touch focus
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
64
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SH-2 Landscape photography information
Pentax S1 Landscape photography information
55
decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
exports RAW files
good battery power (380 per charge)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
42
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SH-2
Vlogging with Pentax S1
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decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (271g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone jack
28
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
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Olympus SH-2 vs Pentax S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SH-2 and Pentax S1
 Olympus Stylus SH-2Pentax Optio S1
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