Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Pentax K-70
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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Pentax K-70 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
- Released January 2009
- Updated by Olympus SP-600 UZ
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 102400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 688g - 126 x 93 x 74mm
- Revealed June 2016
- Updated by Pentax KF
Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Pentax K-70 Overview
Here is a complete assessment of the Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Pentax K-70, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Olympus and Pentax. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the SP-590 UZ (12MP) and K-70 (24MP) and the SP-590 UZ (1/2.3") and K-70 (APS-C) possess different sensor measurements.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe SP-590 UZ was launched 8 years before the K-70 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech 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 K-70 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SP-590 UZ grades against the K-70 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Pentax K-70 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-590 UZ and Pentax K-70. The complete galleries are available at Olympus SP-590 UZ Gallery and Pentax K-70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-590 UZ over the Pentax K-70
SP-590 UZ | K-70 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-70 over the Olympus SP-590 UZ
K-70 | SP-590 UZ | |||
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Revealed | June 2016 | January 2009 | Fresher by 90 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Olympus SP-590 UZ and Pentax K-70
SP-590 UZ | K-70 | |||
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Focus manually | Very exact focusing | |||
Touch display | Lack of Touch display |
Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Pentax K-70 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-590 UZ has external measurements of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) while the Pentax K-70 has dimensions of 126mm x 93mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") along with a weight of 688 grams (1.52 lbs).
Examine the Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Pentax K-70 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the SP-590 UZ and the K-70.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SP-590 UZ and K-70 is 72 and 62 respectively.
Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Pentax K-70 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing purely by looking at specifications. The graphic below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-590 UZ and K-70.
Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SP-590 UZ due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Pentax K-70 will resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The older SP-590 UZ is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Pentax K-70 Specifications
Olympus SP-590 UZ | Pentax K-70 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus SP-590 UZ | Pentax K-70 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level DSLR |
Released | 2009-01-07 | 2016-06-08 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | PRIME MII |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 24MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 6000 x 4000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 102400 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Cross focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens focal range | 26-676mm (26.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | - |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 151 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.63x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/6000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 6.0 frames/s | 6.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 8.00 m | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 413 gr (0.91 pounds) | 688 gr (1.52 pounds) |
Dimensions | 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") | 126 x 93 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 410 pictures |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (12 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 secs, continuous) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail price | $249 | $649 |