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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Pentax RZ10

Portability
72 Imaging
34 Features
38 Overall
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Olympus SP-590 UZ front
 
Pentax Optio RZ10 front
Portability
92 Imaging
37 Features
31 Overall
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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Pentax RZ10 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
  • Released January 2009
  • Later Model is Olympus SP-600 UZ
Pentax RZ10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 97 x 61 x 33mm
  • Introduced July 2011
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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Pentax RZ10 Overview

Lets look closer at the Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Pentax RZ10, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the SP-590 UZ (12MP) and the RZ10 (14MP) is very close and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SP-590 UZ was revealed 3 years prior to the RZ10 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-590 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax RZ10 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the SP-590 UZ matches up versus the RZ10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-590 UZ over the Pentax RZ10

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Pentax RZ10 over the Olympus SP-590 UZ

		

		

			
 RZ10 SP-590 UZ 
IntroducedJuly 2011January 2009More modern by 30 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus SP-590 UZ and Pentax RZ10

		

		

			
 SP-590 UZ RZ10 
Manually focus  Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display sizing
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Neither features Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Pentax RZ10 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are intending to carry around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-590 UZ enjoys outside measurements of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") and a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) whilst the Pentax RZ10 has measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the SP-590 UZ and the RZ10.
Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Pentax RZ10 size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-590 UZ and RZ10 is 72 and 92 respectively.
Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Pentax RZ10 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Pentax RZ10 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor sizes merely by viewing a spec sheet. The picture below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-590 UZ and RZ10.
As you can see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Pentax RZ10 to render more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged SP-590 UZ will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
	
			Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Pentax RZ10 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Olympus SP-590 UZ
Portrait photography with Pentax RZ10
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 you can focus manually
 exports RAW files
 external flash not possible
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
35
 you can focus manually
 MP count good (14 megapixels)
 manual exposure not available
 no external flash support
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison
Olympus SP-590 UZ Street photography info
Pentax RZ10 Street photography info
59
 image stabilization (Optical)
 exports RAW files
 environment sealing
 screen does not articulate
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
61
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather proof
 screen is fixed
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison
 Olympus SP-590 UZ as a Sports photography camera
 Pentax RZ10 as a Sports photography camera
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 great zoom range (26-676mm  26.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 environment sealing
 very slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect auto focus
40
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count good (14 megapixels)
 provides tracking autofocus
 weather proof
 painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 not so great battery life (178 shots)
 lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus SP-590 UZ Travel photography features
Pentax RZ10 Travel photography features
58
 environment sealing
 built-in flash
 relatively wide (26mm)
 long zoom (676mm)
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
66
 weather proof
 MP count good (14 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 quite wide (28mm)
 great reach (280mm)
 no Timelapse recording
 not so great battery life (178 per charge)
 display is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Olympus SP-590 UZ
Landscape photography with Pentax RZ10
45
 you can focus manually
 relatively wide (26mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 exports RAW files
 environment sealing
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 small screen (2.7 inches)
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
43
 you can focus manually
 quite wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count good (14MP)
 weather proof
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
 small screen (2.7 inches)
 manual exposure not available
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 not so great battery life (178 per charge)
 no Timelapse recording
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Olympus SP-590 UZ Vlogging features
Pentax RZ10 Vlogging features
24
 relatively wide (26mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
 missing mic socket
28
 quite wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
 display is not selfie friendly
 low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 no external microphone socket
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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Pentax RZ10 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-590 UZ and Pentax RZ10
 Olympus SP-590 UZPentax Optio RZ10
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus SP-590 UZ Pentax Optio RZ10
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-01-07 2011-07-19
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-676mm (26.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.2-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Display tech - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 8.00 m 2.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported 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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data 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 proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 413 grams (0.91 pounds) 178 grams (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life - 178 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage type xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $249 $200