Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Pentax W90

Here is a comprehensive review of the Olympus SP-590 UZ and Pentax W90, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the SP-590 UZ (12MP) and the W90 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SP-590 UZ was unveiled 13 months prior to the W90 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-590 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax W90 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise view of how the SP-590 UZ grades against the W90 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-590 UZ & Pentax Optio W90. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-590 UZ Gallery & Pentax W90 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Olympus SP-590 UZ comes with outer dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") along with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) and the Pentax W90 has specifications of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the SP-590 UZ against the W90.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-590 UZ and W90 is 72 and 94 respectively.

Typically, its tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing merely by researching technical specs. The visual here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-590 UZ and W90.

As you have seen, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same resolution so you can expect comparable quality of photographs although you will want to factor the age of the cameras into account. The older SP-590 UZ will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.