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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Pentax I-10

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 Optio I-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Pentax I-10 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
  • Refreshed by Olympus SP-600 UZ
Pentax I-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 153g - 101 x 65 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2010
Photography Glossary

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Pentax I-10 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Olympus SP-590 UZ and Pentax I-10, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the SP-590 UZ (12MP) and the I-10 (12MP) is fairly close and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SP-590 UZ was unveiled 12 months before the I-10 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-590 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax I-10 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a simple summation of how the SP-590 UZ matches up vs the I-10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-590 UZ over the Pentax I-10

 SP-590 UZ I-10 

Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Olympus SP-590 UZ

 I-10 SP-590 UZ 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010January 2009More modern by 12 months

Common features in the Olympus SP-590 UZ and Pentax I-10

 SP-590 UZ I-10 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display size
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Pentax I-10 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-590 UZ features outside dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") having a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) while the Pentax I-10 has proportions of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SP-590 UZ and Pentax I-10 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the SP-590 UZ against the I-10.

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Pentax I-10 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-590 UZ and I-10 is 72 and 93 respectively.

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Pentax I-10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Pentax I-10 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes only by viewing technical specs. The pic underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-590 UZ and I-10.

As you have seen, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of photos although you have to take the age of the cameras into account. The more aged SP-590 UZ will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Pentax I-10 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Pentax I-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Pentax I-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax I-10 as a Portrait photography camera
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you can focus manually
saves RAW formats
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
27
you can focus manually
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ Street photography advice
Pentax I-10 Street photography advice
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ Sports photography information
Pentax I-10 Sports photography information
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long zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
max frames per second very slow (6.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ Travel photography details
Pentax I-10 Travel photography details
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environment sealing
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
very long reach (676mm)
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
57
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SP-590 UZ
Landscape photography with Pentax I-10
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you can focus manually
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ Vlogging information
Pentax I-10 Vlogging information
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rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
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pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone socket
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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Pentax I-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-590 UZ and Pentax I-10
 Olympus SP-590 UZPentax Optio I-10
General Information
Brand Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus SP-590 UZ Pentax Optio I-10
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-01-07 2010-01-25
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-676mm (26.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 8.00 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 413 grams (0.91 pounds) 153 grams (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $249 $310