Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Pentax W80
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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Pentax W80 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Pentax W80 Gallery
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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-590 UZ over the Pentax W80
SP-590 UZ | W80 | |||
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Screen sizing | 2.7" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Pentax W80 over the Olympus SP-590 UZ
W80 | SP-590 UZ |
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Common features in the Olympus SP-590 UZ and Pentax W80
SP-590 UZ | W80 | |||
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Revealed | January 2009 | June 2009 | Similar generation | |
Manually focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Same 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.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.
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 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.
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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Pentax W80 Specifications
Olympus SP-590 UZ | Pentax Optio W80 | |
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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 |