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Olympus SH-2 vs Pentax S1

Portability
88 Imaging
41 Features
51 Overall
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Olympus Stylus SH-2 front
 
Pentax Optio S1 front
Portability
93 Imaging
37 Features
31 Overall
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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").

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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
44
 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
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Olympus SH-2
Vlogging with Pentax S1
35
 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