Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Pentax WG-1
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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Pentax WG-1 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
- Introduced January 2009
- Renewed by Olympus SP-600 UZ
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
- Introduced February 2011
Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Pentax WG-1 Overview
Its time to look a little more in depth at the Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Pentax WG-1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by companies Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the SP-590 UZ (12MP) and the WG-1 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe SP-590 UZ was unveiled 3 years earlier than the WG-1 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-590 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax WG-1 being a Compact camera.
Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the SP-590 UZ grades against the WG-1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Pentax WG-1 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SP-590 UZ and Pentax Optio WG-1. The full galleries are provided at Olympus SP-590 UZ Gallery and Pentax WG-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-590 UZ over the Pentax WG-1
SP-590 UZ | WG-1 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 over the Olympus SP-590 UZ
WG-1 | SP-590 UZ | |||
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Introduced | February 2011 | January 2009 | Fresher by 25 months |
Common features in the Olympus SP-590 UZ and Pentax WG-1
SP-590 UZ | WG-1 | |||
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Manual focus | More exact focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 2.7" | 2.7" | Identical display dimensions | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Missing Touch friendly display |
Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Pentax WG-1 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-590 UZ features physical dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) while the Pentax WG-1 has sizing of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Pentax WG-1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the SP-590 UZ and the WG-1.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-590 UZ and WG-1 is 72 and 93 respectively.
Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Pentax WG-1 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing merely by going through specs. The graphic here might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-590 UZ and WG-1.
All in all, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Pentax WG-1 to show more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older SP-590 UZ will be behind in sensor technology.
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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Pentax WG-1 Specifications
Olympus SP-590 UZ | Pentax Optio WG-1 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus SP-590 UZ | Pentax Optio WG-1 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2009-01-07 | 2011-02-07 |
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 | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-676mm (26.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | - | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 6.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 8.00 m | 3.90 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance 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) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 413g (0.91 lb) | 157g (0.35 lb) |
Dimensions | 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") | 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 life | - | 260 photographs |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (12 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $249 | $350 |