Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Pentax W80

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.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-590 UZ and Pentax Optio W80. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-590 UZ Gallery and Pentax W80 Gallery.

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).

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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.

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.