Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Pentax K-x

The following is a extensive comparison of the Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Pentax K-x, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the SP-590 UZ (12MP) and the K-x (12MP) is fairly close but the SP-590 UZ (1/2.3") and K-x (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The SP-590 UZ was brought out 11 months prior to the K-x and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-590 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K-x being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SP-590 UZ matches up vs the K-x in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SP-590 UZ and Pentax K-x. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-590 UZ Gallery and Pentax K-x Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-590 UZ has got external dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") along with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-x has measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7") along with a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Pentax K-x in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the SP-590 UZ versus the K-x.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-590 UZ and K-x is 72 and 69 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions purely by researching technical specs. The picture below will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-590 UZ and K-x.

As you have seen, both of these cameras posses the exact same megapixels but different sensor dimensions. The SP-590 UZ contains the smaller sensor which will make getting shallow depth of field harder. The more aged SP-590 UZ will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.