Olympus SH-2 vs Pentax W80
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Olympus SH-2 vs Pentax W80 Key Specs
(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
- Released March 2015
- Previous Model is Olympus SH-1
- Successor is Olympus SH-3
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 156g - 100 x 56 x 25mm
- Launched June 2009
Olympus SH-2 vs Pentax W80 Overview
On this page, we will be matching up the Olympus SH-2 versus Pentax W80, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the SH-2 (16MP) and W80 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe SH-2 was introduced 5 years later than the W80 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a brief overview of how the SH-2 scores against the W80 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus SH-2 vs Pentax W80 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus SH-2 & Pentax Optio W80. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SH-2 Gallery & Pentax W80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SH-2 over the Pentax W80
SH-2 | W80 | |||
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Launched | March 2015 | June 2009 | More recent by 70 months | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax W80 over the Olympus SH-2
W80 | SH-2 | |||
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Focus manually | Very exact focus |
Common features in the Olympus SH-2 and Pentax W80
SH-2 | W80 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen |
Olympus SH-2 vs Pentax W80 Physical Comparison
When you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus SH-2 has exterior measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Pentax W80 has specifications of 100mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).
Check out the Olympus SH-2 versus Pentax W80 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the SH-2 and the W80.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SH-2 and W80 is 88 and 94 respectively.
Olympus SH-2 vs Pentax W80 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements purely by checking out specifications. The graphic here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SH-2 and W80.
Plainly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Olympus SH-2 to produce more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The younger SH-2 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
Olympus SH-2 vs Pentax W80 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus SH-2 vs Pentax W80 Specifications
Olympus Stylus SH-2 | Pentax Optio W80 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus Stylus SH-2 | Pentax Optio W80 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2015-03-11 | 2009-06-25 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic VII | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 64 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 2.5 inches |
Resolution of display | 460k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shutter speed | 11.5 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 8.30 m (at ISO 3200) | 3.90 m |
Flash modes | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | 271g (0.60 lbs) | 156g (0.34 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") | 100 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 380 photographs | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | LI-92B | D-LI78 |
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 card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $399 | $250 |