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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Pentax K10D

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Olympus SP-590 UZ front
 
Pentax K10D front
Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Pentax K10D Key Specs

Olympus SP-590 UZ
(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
Pentax K10D
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-590 UZ over the Pentax K10D

 SP-590 UZ K10D 
LaunchedJanuary 2009December 2006More recent by 26 months
Display dimension2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution230k210kClearer display (+20k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax K10D over the Olympus SP-590 UZ

 K10D SP-590 UZ 

Common features in the Olympus SP-590 UZ and Pentax K10D

 SP-590 UZ K10D 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Pentax K10D size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Pentax K10D sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Pentax K10D Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Pentax K10D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ Portrait photography information
Pentax K10D Portrait photography information
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has manual focus
exports RAW files
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
does not have liveview
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ Street photography advice
Pentax K10D Street photography advice
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
environment proof
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ Sports photography features
Pentax K10D Sports photography features
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amazing zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
low frames per second (6.0 fps)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
weather sealing
supports phase detect AF
does not have liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SP-590 UZ
Travel photography with Pentax K10D
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environment proof
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
very long zoom (676mm)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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weather sealing
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K10D as a Landscape photography camera
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has manual focus
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
environment proof
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
does not have liveview
low megapixels (10MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SP-590 UZ
Vlogging with Pentax K10D
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pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
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can't record video
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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Pentax K10D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-590 UZ and Pentax K10D
 Olympus SP-590 UZPentax K10D
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