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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Pentax P80

Portability
72
Imaging
34
Features
38
Overall
35
Olympus SP-590 UZ front
 
Pentax Optio P80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
23
Overall
30

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Pentax P80 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
  • Launched January 2009
  • Successor is Olympus SP-600 UZ
Pentax P80
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-110mm (F2.6-5.8) lens
  • 125g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
  • Announced August 2009
Photography Glossary

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Pentax P80 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Olympus SP-590 UZ versus Pentax P80, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the SP-590 UZ (12MP) and the P80 (12MP) is very close and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SP-590 UZ was manufactured 7 months earlier than the P80 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-590 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax P80 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SP-590 UZ grades versus the P80 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-590 UZ over the Pentax P80

 SP-590 UZ P80 

Reasons to pick Pentax P80 over the Olympus SP-590 UZ

 P80 SP-590 UZ 
AnnouncedAugust 2009January 2009Fresher by 7 months

Common features in the Olympus SP-590 UZ and Pentax P80

 SP-590 UZ P80 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display size
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Pentax P80 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus SP-590 UZ features exterior 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) and the Pentax P80 has specifications of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Check out the Olympus SP-590 UZ versus Pentax P80 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the SP-590 UZ versus the P80.

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Pentax P80 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SP-590 UZ and P80 is 72 and 95 respectively.

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Pentax P80 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Pentax P80 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing merely by researching technical specs. The visual underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-590 UZ and P80.

As you can tell, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution and you can expect comparable quality of photos however you should take the launch date of the cameras into account. The older SP-590 UZ will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Pentax P80 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Pentax P80 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Pentax P80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ Portrait photography details
Pentax P80 Portrait photography details
36
manual focus
delivers RAW formats
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
27
you can focus manually
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SP-590 UZ
Street photography with Pentax P80
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
55
lighter than others (125g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ Sports photography info
Pentax P80 Sports photography info
38
amazing zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames per second)
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SP-590 UZ
Travel photography with Pentax P80
58
environment sealing
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
great reach (676mm)
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
62
lighter than others (125 grams)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax P80 as a Landscape photography camera
45
manual focus
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
32
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SP-590 UZ
Vlogging with Pentax P80
24
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic socket
28
decently wide (28mm)
lighter than others (125g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone support
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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Pentax P80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-590 UZ and Pentax P80
 Olympus SP-590 UZPentax Optio P80
General Information
Brand Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus SP-590 UZ Pentax Optio P80
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-01-07 2009-08-05
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 64 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-676mm (26.0x) 28-110mm (3.9x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/2.6-5.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1000s
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 8.00 m 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync -
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 lbs) 125g (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 ID - D-LI68
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $249 $200