Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Pentax K10D

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.