Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Pentax Efina
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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Pentax Efina Key Specs
(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
- Later Model is Olympus SP-600 UZ
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
- 91g - 87 x 54 x 21mm
- Announced June 2013
Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Pentax Efina Overview
Its time to examine more in depth at the Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Pentax Efina, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the SP-590 UZ (12MP) and the Efina (14MP) is relatively close and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe SP-590 UZ was manufactured 5 years earlier than the Efina and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-590 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax Efina being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SP-590 UZ grades against the Efina when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Pentax Efina Gallery
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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-590 UZ over the Pentax Efina
SP-590 UZ | Efina | |||
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Manually focus | More exact focusing | |||
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Pentax Efina over the Olympus SP-590 UZ
Efina | SP-590 UZ | |||
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Announced | June 2013 | January 2009 | More recent by 53 months |
Common features in the Olympus SP-590 UZ and Pentax Efina
SP-590 UZ | Efina | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | No Touch friendly screen |
Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Pentax Efina Physical Comparison
If you're going to lug around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-590 UZ has physical dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") having a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) whilst the Pentax Efina has measurements of 87mm x 54mm x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 91 grams (0.20 lbs).
Check out the Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Pentax Efina in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the SP-590 UZ vs the Efina.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-590 UZ and Efina is 72 and 97 respectively.
Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Pentax Efina Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements purely by viewing a spec sheet. The visual below might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-590 UZ and Efina.
As you can see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Pentax Efina to provide you with more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older SP-590 UZ will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Pentax Efina Specifications
Olympus SP-590 UZ | Pentax Efina | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus SP-590 UZ | Pentax Efina |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2009-01-07 | 2013-06-03 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-676mm (26.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/3.5-6.3 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 20cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 2.5 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | - | QVGA TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 1/8 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1400 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 6.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 8.00 m | 4.10 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720, 640 x 480 |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | - |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 413 gr (0.91 lbs) | 91 gr (0.20 lbs) |
Dimensions | 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") | 87 x 54 x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 200 shots |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI109 |
Self timer | Yes (12 or 2 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | SC/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $249 | $10 |