Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Pentax K10D
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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Pentax K10D 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
- Later Model is Olympus SP-600 UZ
(Full Review)
- 10MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 793g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
- Launched December 2006
- Later Model is Pentax K20D
Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Pentax K10D Overview
Below, we are reviewing the Olympus SP-590 UZ and Pentax K10D, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the SP-590 UZ (12MP) and the K10D (10MP) is very comparable but the SP-590 UZ (1/2.3") and K10D (APS-C) use different sensor measurements.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe SP-590 UZ was unveiled 2 years later than the K10D and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-590 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K10D being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SP-590 UZ grades against the K10D with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Pentax K10D Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-590 UZ and Pentax K10D. The full galleries are available at Olympus SP-590 UZ Gallery and Pentax K10D Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-590 UZ over the Pentax K10D
SP-590 UZ | K10D | |||
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Launched | January 2009 | December 2006 | More recent by 26 months | |
Display dimension | 2.7" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 230k | 210k | Clearer display (+20k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax K10D over the Olympus SP-590 UZ
K10D | SP-590 UZ |
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Common features in the Olympus SP-590 UZ and Pentax K10D
SP-590 UZ | K10D | |||
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Manual focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Pentax K10D Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and measurements. 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 K10D has proportions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).
Look at the Olympus SP-590 UZ and Pentax K10D in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the SP-590 UZ against the K10D.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-590 UZ and K10D is 72 and 59 respectively.
Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Pentax K10D Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements purely by checking out specs. The graphic below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-590 UZ and K10D.
All in all, the two cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SP-590 UZ with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Olympus SP-590 UZ will provide greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The newer SP-590 UZ provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.
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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Pentax K10D Specifications
Olympus SP-590 UZ | Pentax K10D | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus SP-590 UZ | Pentax K10D |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced DSLR |
Released | 2009-01-07 | 2006-12-15 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 3872 x 2592 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens zoom range | 26-676mm (26.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 151 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 2.5 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 210k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 6.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 8.00 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Auto Red Eye |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | - | 1/180 secs |
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) | - |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | None |
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 413g (0.91 lb) | 793g (1.75 lb) |
Dimensions | 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") | 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 66 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.6 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 522 |
Other | ||
Self timer | Yes (12 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail price | $249 | $700 |