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Kodak M590 vs Pentax P70

Portability
99
Imaging
36
Features
20
Overall
29
Kodak M590 front
 
Pentax Optio P70 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Kodak M590 vs Pentax P70 Key Specs

Kodak M590
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 97 x 58 x 15mm
  • Announced August 2010
Pentax P70
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-110mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 155g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
  • Launched March 2009
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Kodak M590 vs Pentax P70 Overview

The following is a in-depth review of the Kodak M590 vs Pentax P70, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Kodak and Pentax. The image resolution of the M590 (14MP) and the P70 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the M590 (1/3") and P70 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The M590 was introduced 18 months after the P70 making them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the M590 grades against the P70 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M590 over the Pentax P70

 M590 P70 
LaunchedAugust 2010March 2009Newer by 18 months

Reasons to pick Pentax P70 over the Kodak M590

 P70 M590 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display dimensions2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Kodak M590 and Pentax P70

 M590 P70 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Kodak M590 vs Pentax P70 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Kodak M590 offers exterior dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Pentax P70 has dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Look at the Kodak M590 vs Pentax P70 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the M590 versus the P70.

Kodak M590 vs Pentax P70 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M590 and P70 is 99 and 95 respectively.

Kodak M590 vs Pentax P70 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M590 vs Pentax P70 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions only by checking out specs. The pic underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M590 and P70.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The M590 with its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Kodak M590 will show greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos more aggressively. The newer M590 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Kodak M590 vs Pentax P70 sensor size comparison

Kodak M590 vs Pentax P70 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M590 vs Pentax P70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M590 Portrait photography advice
Pentax P70 Portrait photography advice
29
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/3")
no RAW support
27
you can focus manually
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak M590 as a Street photography camera
Pentax P70 as a Street photography camera
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/3")
no RAW support
47
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than others in class (155 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M590 Sports photography info
Pentax P70 Sports photography info
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
sensor is small (1/3")
no phase detect auto focus
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M590 Travel photography info
Pentax P70 Travel photography info
70
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
great maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
56
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (155 grams)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M590 Landscape photography features
Pentax P70 Landscape photography features
39
great maximum aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
sensor is small (1/3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
32
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak M590
Vlogging with Pentax P70
31
great maximum aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic support
25
reasonably wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
heavier than others in class (155g)
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Kodak M590 vs Pentax P70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M590 and Pentax P70
 Kodak M590Pentax Optio P70
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Pentax
Model Kodak M590 Pentax Optio P70
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2010-08-23 2009-03-02
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 4.8 x 3.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 17.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Full resolution 4320 x 3242 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 28-110mm (3.9x)
Max aperture - f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus distance - 10cm
Focal length multiplier 7.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/1000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 4.60 m
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 848 x 480 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 155 gr (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type - SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $120 $200