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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Pentax RS1500

Portability
72
Imaging
34
Features
38
Overall
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Olympus SP-590 UZ front
 
Pentax Optio RS1500 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
30
Overall
34

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Pentax RS1500 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
  • Launched January 2009
  • Later Model is Olympus SP-600 UZ
Pentax RS1500
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-590 UZ over the Pentax RS1500

 SP-590 UZ RS1500 

Reasons to pick Pentax RS1500 over the Olympus SP-590 UZ

 RS1500 SP-590 UZ 
AnnouncedMarch 2011January 2009Fresher by 26 months

Common features in the Olympus SP-590 UZ and Pentax RS1500

 SP-590 UZ RS1500 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurement
Display resolution230k230kThe 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Pentax RS1500 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ Portrait photography factors
Pentax RS1500 Portrait photography factors
36
you can focus manually
delivers RAW formats
no external flash support
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
35
has manual focus
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ as a Street photography camera
Pentax RS1500 as a Street photography camera
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
54
environment sealing
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SP-590 UZ
Sports photography with Pentax RS1500
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excellent zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
low frames per second (6.0 fps)
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
37
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
environment sealing
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ Travel photography info
Pentax RS1500 Travel photography info
58
environment proofing
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
long reach (676mm)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
67
environment sealing
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ Landscape photography factors
Pentax RS1500 Landscape photography factors
45
you can focus manually
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
40
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
decent megapixels (14MP)
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ Vlogging highlights
Pentax RS1500 Vlogging highlights
24
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
25
pretty wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic socket
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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Pentax RS1500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-590 UZ and Pentax RS1500
 Olympus SP-590 UZPentax Optio RS1500
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