Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Pentax KP
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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Pentax KP Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 413g - 116 x 84 x 81mm
- Revealed January 2009
- Updated by Olympus SP-600 UZ
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 819200
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 703g - 132 x 101 x 76mm
- Revealed January 2017
Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Pentax KP Overview
Here is a detailed comparison of the Olympus SP-590 UZ and Pentax KP, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the SP-590 UZ (12MP) and KP (24MP) and the SP-590 UZ (1/2.3") and KP (APS-C) come with different sensor sizing.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe SP-590 UZ was released 9 years prior to the KP and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-590 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax KP being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SP-590 UZ grades vs the KP when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Pentax KP Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-590 UZ & Pentax KP. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-590 UZ Gallery & Pentax KP Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-590 UZ over the Pentax KP
SP-590 UZ | KP |
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Reasons to pick Pentax KP over the Olympus SP-590 UZ
KP | SP-590 UZ | |||
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Revealed | January 2017 | January 2009 | Fresher by 98 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Crisper screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SP-590 UZ and Pentax KP
SP-590 UZ | KP | |||
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Manual focus | Dial exact focusing | |||
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Lack of Touch screen |
Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Pentax KP Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-590 UZ has got external dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) whilst the Pentax KP has proportions of 132mm x 101mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") having a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs).
See the Olympus SP-590 UZ and Pentax KP in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the SP-590 UZ and the KP.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-590 UZ and KP is 72 and 61 respectively.
Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Pentax KP Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing just by looking at specifications. The graphic underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-590 UZ and KP.
To sum up, both cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SP-590 UZ due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Pentax KP will give you extra detail as a result of its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older SP-590 UZ is going to be behind in sensor technology.
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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Pentax KP Specifications
Olympus SP-590 UZ | Pentax KP | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus SP-590 UZ | Pentax KP |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced DSLR |
Revealed | 2009-01-07 | 2017-01-26 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | PRIME IV |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 24MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 6016 x 4000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 819200 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 27 |
Cross type focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens zoom range | 26-676mm (26.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.63x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/6000 secs |
Max silent shutter speed | - | 1/24000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 6.0fps | 7.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 8.00 m | 6.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual, wireless |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 413g (0.91 lbs) | 703g (1.55 lbs) |
Dimensions | 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") | 132 x 101 x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 390 photos |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI109 |
Self timer | Yes (12 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $249 | $747 |