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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Pentax Efina

Portability
72
Imaging
34
Features
38
Overall
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Olympus SP-590 UZ front
 
Pentax Efina front
Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Pentax Efina 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
  • Later Model is Olympus SP-600 UZ
Pentax Efina
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-590 UZ over the Pentax Efina

 SP-590 UZ Efina 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen sizing2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Pentax Efina over the Olympus SP-590 UZ

 Efina SP-590 UZ 
AnnouncedJune 2013January 2009More recent by 53 months

Common features in the Olympus SP-590 UZ and Pentax Efina

 SP-590 UZ Efina 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual 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).

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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.

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Pentax Efina size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Pentax Efina sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Pentax Efina Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ Portrait photography advice
Pentax Efina Portrait photography advice
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manual focus
supports RAW formats
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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good resolution (14 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ Street photography advice
Pentax Efina Street photography advice
59
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
64
has image stabilization (Digital)
lighter than competition (91 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ as a Sports photography camera
Pentax Efina as a Sports photography camera
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amazing zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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has image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (14MP)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ Travel photography highlights
Pentax Efina Travel photography highlights
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environment sealing
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
long reach (676mm)
low megapixels (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition (91g)
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SP-590 UZ
Landscape photography with Pentax Efina
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manual focus
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ Vlogging features
Pentax Efina Vlogging features
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rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
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fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
features face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (91g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic socket
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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Pentax Efina Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-590 UZ and Pentax Efina
 Olympus SP-590 UZPentax Efina
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