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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Pentax KP

Portability
72
Imaging
34
Features
38
Overall
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Olympus SP-590 UZ front
 
Pentax KP front
Portability
61
Imaging
67
Features
76
Overall
70

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Pentax KP Key Specs

Olympus SP-590 UZ
(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
Pentax KP
(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
Photography Glossary

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.

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The 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.

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

 SP-590 UZ KP 

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

 KP SP-590 UZ 
RevealedJanuary 2017January 2009Fresher by 98 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

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

 SP-590 UZ KP 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Pentax KP size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Pentax KP sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Pentax KP Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ Portrait photography highlights
Pentax KP Portrait photography highlights
36
you can focus manually
supports RAW files
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
80
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ as a Street photography camera
Pentax KP as a Street photography camera
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
weather proof
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
76
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
good ISO range (819,200)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ Sports photography information
Pentax KP Sports photography information
38
amazing zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
72
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000s)
silent shooting (1/24,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
not so great battery pack (390 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ Travel photography advice
Pentax KP Travel photography advice
58
weather proof
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
very long zoom (676mm)
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
61
environment proof
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
not so great battery pack (390 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ Landscape photography factors
Pentax KP Landscape photography factors
45
you can focus manually
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
77
focusing manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (819,200)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
not so great battery pack (390 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ Vlogging highlights
Pentax KP Vlogging highlights
24
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic port
34
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external mic jack
screen is not selfie friendly
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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Pentax KP Specifications

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