Kodak M590 vs Pentax P70
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Kodak M590 vs Pentax P70 Key Specs
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- 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
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- 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
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.
TikTok Developing Photo App to Challenge Instagram's DominanceThe 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.
Kodak M590 vs Pentax P70 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak M590 and Pentax Optio P70. The whole galleries are available at Kodak M590 Gallery and Pentax P70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak M590 over the Pentax P70
M590 | P70 | |||
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Launched | August 2010 | March 2009 | Newer by 18 months |
Reasons to pick Pentax P70 over the Kodak M590
P70 | M590 | |||
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Focus manually | More accurate focus | |||
Display dimensions | 2.7" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Kodak M590 and Pentax P70
M590 | P70 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal 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.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.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M590 and P70 is 99 and 95 respectively.
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.
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Kodak M590 vs Pentax P70 Specifications
Kodak M590 | Pentax Optio P70 | |
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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 |