Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Pentax RS1500
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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Pentax RS1500 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
- Launched January 2009
- Later Model is Olympus SP-600 UZ
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-110mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
- Announced March 2011
Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Pentax RS1500 Overview
Here is a extensive comparison of the Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Pentax RS1500, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the SP-590 UZ (12MP) and the RS1500 (14MP) is very well matched and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe SP-590 UZ was introduced 3 years earlier than the RS1500 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-590 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax RS1500 being a Compact camera.
Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a brief view of how the SP-590 UZ scores against the RS1500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Pentax RS1500 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-590 UZ and Pentax Optio RS1500. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SP-590 UZ Gallery and Pentax RS1500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-590 UZ over the Pentax RS1500
SP-590 UZ | RS1500 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax RS1500 over the Olympus SP-590 UZ
RS1500 | SP-590 UZ | |||
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Announced | March 2011 | January 2009 | Fresher by 26 months |
Common features in the Olympus SP-590 UZ and Pentax RS1500
SP-590 UZ | RS1500 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 2.7" | 2.7" | Identical display measurement | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | The same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Missing Touch display |
Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Pentax RS1500 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and size. The Olympus SP-590 UZ offers outer measurements 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 RS1500 has specifications of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Pentax RS1500 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the SP-590 UZ and the RS1500.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-590 UZ and RS1500 is 72 and 93 respectively.
Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Pentax RS1500 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing simply by checking specifications. The photograph underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-590 UZ and RS1500.
Plainly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Pentax RS1500 to give you greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The older SP-590 UZ is going to be behind in sensor innovation.
Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Pentax RS1500 Specifications
Olympus SP-590 UZ | Pentax Optio RS1500 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus SP-590 UZ | Pentax Optio RS1500 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2009-01-07 | 2011-03-16 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-676mm (26.0x) | 28-110mm (3.9x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 6.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 8.00 m | 3.90 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 file format | Motion JPEG | 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 413 gr (0.91 lbs) | 157 gr (0.35 lbs) |
Dimensions | 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") | 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 life | - | 260 pictures |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI92 |
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/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $249 | $150 |