Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Pentax K100D S

Below, we are comparing the Olympus SP-590 UZ and Pentax K100D S, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Olympus and Pentax. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the SP-590 UZ (12MP) and K100D S (6MP) and the SP-590 UZ (1/2.3") and K100D S (APS-C) feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The SP-590 UZ was revealed 19 months later than the K100D S making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-590 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K100D S being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a concise overview of how the SP-590 UZ grades vs the K100D S in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SP-590 UZ and Pentax K100D Super. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-590 UZ Gallery and Pentax K100D S Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-590 UZ enjoys physical dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) and the Pentax K100D S has measurements of 129mm x 91mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SP-590 UZ and Pentax K100D S in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the SP-590 UZ versus the K100D S.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-590 UZ and K100D S is 72 and 65 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing just by seeing specs. The visual underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-590 UZ and K100D S.

All in all, both the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SP-590 UZ with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Olympus SP-590 UZ will produce more detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more modern SP-590 UZ will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.