Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Pentax VS20
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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Pentax VS20 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed January 2009
- Replacement is Olympus SP-600 UZ
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-560mm (F3.1-4.8) lens
- 235g - 111 x 61 x 38mm
- Revealed January 2012
Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Pentax VS20 Overview
Here is a extended review of the Olympus SP-590 UZ versus Pentax VS20, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Pentax. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the SP-590 UZ (12MP) and VS20 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe SP-590 UZ was released 4 years prior to the VS20 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-590 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax VS20 being a Compact camera.
Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the SP-590 UZ matches up against the VS20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Pentax VS20 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-590 UZ and Pentax Optio VS20. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-590 UZ Gallery and Pentax VS20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-590 UZ over the Pentax VS20
SP-590 UZ | VS20 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax VS20 over the Olympus SP-590 UZ
VS20 | SP-590 UZ | |||
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Revealed | January 2012 | January 2009 | Fresher by 37 months | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SP-590 UZ and Pentax VS20
SP-590 UZ | VS20 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither includes Touch friendly screen |
Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Pentax VS20 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-590 UZ features physical 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 VS20 has measurements of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).
Look at the Olympus SP-590 UZ versus Pentax VS20 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the SP-590 UZ versus the VS20.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-590 UZ and VS20 is 72 and 90 respectively.
Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Pentax VS20 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading through specs. The photograph below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-590 UZ and VS20.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Pentax VS20 to give more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older SP-590 UZ is going to be behind in sensor innovation.
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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Pentax VS20 Specifications
Olympus SP-590 UZ | Pentax Optio VS20 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus SP-590 UZ | Pentax Optio VS20 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2009-01-07 | 2012-01-25 |
Body design | 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 | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-676mm (26.0x) | 28-560mm (20.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/3.1-4.8 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | - | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2500 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 6.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 8.00 m | 2.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 413 gr (0.91 pounds) | 235 gr (0.52 pounds) |
Dimensions | 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") | 111 x 61 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") |
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 model | - | D-LI122 |
Self timer | Yes (12 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $249 | $106 |