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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Pentax 645Z

Portability
72
Imaging
35
Features
38
Overall
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Olympus SP-590 UZ front
 
Pentax 645Z front
Portability
49
Imaging
81
Features
74
Overall
78

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Pentax 645Z Key Specs

Olympus SP-590 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 413g - 116 x 84 x 81mm
  • Launched January 2009
  • Refreshed by Olympus SP-600 UZ
Pentax 645Z
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 204800
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax 645AF2 Mount
  • 1550g - 156 x 117 x 123mm
  • Revealed April 2014
  • Superseded the Pentax 645D
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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Pentax 645Z Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Olympus SP-590 UZ and Pentax 645Z, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Pro DSLR by brands Olympus and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the SP-590 UZ (12MP) and 645Z (51MP) and the SP-590 UZ (1/2.3") and 645Z (Medium format) possess different sensor sizing.

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The SP-590 UZ was brought out 6 years earlier than the 645Z which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-590 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax 645Z being a Large SLR camera.

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the SP-590 UZ matches up vs the 645Z in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-590 UZ over the Pentax 645Z

 SP-590 UZ 645Z 

Reasons to pick Pentax 645Z over the Olympus SP-590 UZ

 645Z SP-590 UZ 
RevealedApril 2014January 2009Newer by 64 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1037k230kClearer display (+807k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SP-590 UZ and Pentax 645Z

 SP-590 UZ 645Z 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Pentax 645Z Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-590 UZ enjoys external measurements of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") and a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) and the Pentax 645Z has measurements of 156mm x 117mm x 123mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.8") with a weight of 1550 grams (3.42 lbs).

Check out the Olympus SP-590 UZ and Pentax 645Z in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the SP-590 UZ vs the 645Z.

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Pentax 645Z size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-590 UZ and 645Z is 72 and 49 respectively.

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Pentax 645Z top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Pentax 645Z Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specs. The image below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-590 UZ and 645Z.

All in all, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SP-590 UZ featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Pentax 645Z will deliver extra detail having its extra 39MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged SP-590 UZ is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Pentax 645Z sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Pentax 645Z Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Pentax 645Z Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SP-590 UZ
Portrait photography with Pentax 645Z
37
focusing manually
saves RAW files
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
88
you can focus manually
megapixel count amazing (51 megapixels)
big sensor size (Medium format)
includes face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ Street photography features
Pentax 645Z Street photography features
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
63
screen tilts up and down
big sensor size (Medium format)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
above average ISO range (204,800)
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (1,550 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ as a Sports photography camera
Pentax 645Z as a Sports photography camera
38
long zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
max frames per second very slow (6.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
71
megapixel count amazing (51 megapixels)
big sensor size (Medium format)
includes tracking autofocus
environment sealing
supports phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
bad battery power (650 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SP-590 UZ
Travel photography with Pentax 645Z
58
environment proofing
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
long zoom (676mm)
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
51
environment sealing
megapixel count amazing (51MP)
bad battery power (650 shots)
heavier than competition in class (1,550g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ Landscape photography highlights
Pentax 645Z Landscape photography highlights
46
focusing manually
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
78
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Pentax 645AF2 mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
megapixel count amazing (51 megapixels)
big sensor size (Medium format)
does not have anti-alias filter
above average ISO range (204,800)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
two card slots
does not have image stabilization
bad battery power (650 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ Vlogging details
Pentax 645Z Vlogging details
24
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone port
27
includes face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external mic socket
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (1,550g)
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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Pentax 645Z Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-590 UZ and Pentax 645Z
 Olympus SP-590 UZPentax 645Z
General Information
Company Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus SP-590 UZ Pentax 645Z
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Pro DSLR
Launched 2009-01-07 2014-04-15
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Large SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - PRIME III
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Medium format
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 44 x 33mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 1,452.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 51 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 8256 x 6192
Max native ISO 6400 204800
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 27
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Pentax 645AF2
Lens zoom range 26-676mm (26.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.0 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 6
Focal length multiplier 5.9 0.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.7 inches 3.2 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 1,037 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 98%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.85x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 6.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 8.00 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Flash On, Flash On+Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync+Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, contrast-control-sync, high-speed sync, wireless sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/125s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p,24p)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 413 grams (0.91 lb) 1550 grams (3.42 lb)
Dimensions 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") 156 x 117 x 123mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 101
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 26.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 4505
Other
Battery life - 650 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI90
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots
Card slots Single 2
Retail pricing $249 $5,024