Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Pentax RS1500

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.

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.

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.

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.