Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Pentax K-5 II

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Olympus SP-590 UZ and Pentax K-5 II, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Olympus and Pentax. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the SP-590 UZ (12MP) and K-5 II (16MP) and the SP-590 UZ (1/2.3") and K-5 II (APS-C) use different sensor measurements.

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The SP-590 UZ was announced 5 years earlier than the K-5 II and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-590 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K-5 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the SP-590 UZ grades against the K-5 II with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-590 UZ and Pentax K-5 II. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-590 UZ Gallery and Pentax K-5 II Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus SP-590 UZ provides exterior measurements of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") having a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) while the Pentax K-5 II has specifications of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") having a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SP-590 UZ and Pentax K-5 II in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the SP-590 UZ against the K-5 II.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-590 UZ and K-5 II is 72 and 60 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing merely by researching a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-590 UZ and K-5 II.

Clearly, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SP-590 UZ using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Pentax K-5 II will result in extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older SP-590 UZ will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.