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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Pentax W80

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Olympus SP-590 UZ front
 
Pentax Optio W80 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Pentax W80 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
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Renewed by Olympus SP-600 UZ
Pentax W80
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 56 x 25mm
  • Revealed June 2009
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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Pentax W80 Overview

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Pentax W80, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the SP-590 UZ (12MP) and the W80 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SP-590 UZ was announced 5 months prior to the W80 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-590 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax W80 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a short highlight of how the SP-590 UZ matches up against the W80 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-590 UZ over the Pentax W80

 SP-590 UZ W80 
Screen sizing2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Pentax W80 over the Olympus SP-590 UZ

 W80 SP-590 UZ 

Common features in the Olympus SP-590 UZ and Pentax W80

 SP-590 UZ W80 
RevealedJanuary 2009June 2009Similar generation
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Pentax W80 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-590 UZ comes with outer 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 W80 has dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Check out the Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Pentax W80 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the SP-590 UZ and the W80.

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Pentax W80 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-590 UZ and W80 is 72 and 94 respectively.

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Pentax W80 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Pentax W80 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing merely by looking at specifications. The visual here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-590 UZ and W80.

Plainly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of photos but you should really take the release date of the products into consideration.

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Pentax W80 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Pentax W80 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Pentax W80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax W80 as a Portrait photography camera
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you can focus manually
exports RAW files
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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focusing manually
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ as a Street photography camera
Pentax W80 as a Street photography camera
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
environment proof
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
54
weather sealing
no moving screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SP-590 UZ
Sports photography with Pentax W80
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great zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
24
weather sealing
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ as a Travel photography camera
Pentax W80 as a Travel photography camera
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environment proof
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
long zoom (676mm)
low MP (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
64
weather sealing
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ Landscape photography info
Pentax W80 Landscape photography info
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you can focus manually
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.5")
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SP-590 UZ
Vlogging with Pentax W80
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relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic support
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pretty wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic support
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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Pentax W80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-590 UZ and Pentax W80
 Olympus SP-590 UZPentax Optio W80
General Information
Brand Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus SP-590 UZ Pentax Optio W80
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-01-07 2009-06-25
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 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 64 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-676mm (26.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 8.00 m 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 lb) 156 grams (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") 100 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 ID - D-LI78
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 card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $249 $250