Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax X90

Here, we are evaluating the Olympus SP-565UZ and Pentax X90, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and the X90 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SP-565UZ was revealed 17 months earlier than the X90 making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-565UZ being a Compact camera and the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the SP-565UZ scores against the X90 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SP-565UZ & Pentax X90. The full galleries are provided at Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery & Pentax X90 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-565UZ has external dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) and the Pentax X90 has sizing of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") along with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the SP-565UZ against the X90.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-565UZ and X90 is 72 and 69 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes just by going over technical specs. The image underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-565UZ and X90.

As you can tell, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Pentax X90 to deliver greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged SP-565UZ is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.