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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Pentax WG-2

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 WG-2 front
Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Pentax WG-2 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
  • Launched January 2009
  • Renewed by Olympus SP-600 UZ
Pentax WG-2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 192g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
  • Released February 2012
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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Pentax WG-2 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Olympus SP-590 UZ and Pentax WG-2, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the SP-590 UZ (12MP) and WG-2 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SP-590 UZ was manufactured 4 years earlier than the WG-2 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-590 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax WG-2 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SP-590 UZ grades vs the WG-2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-590 UZ over the Pentax WG-2

 SP-590 UZ WG-2 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 over the Olympus SP-590 UZ

 WG-2 SP-590 UZ 
ReleasedFebruary 2012January 2009Newer by 37 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SP-590 UZ and Pentax WG-2

 SP-590 UZ WG-2 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Pentax WG-2 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera often, you have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus SP-590 UZ enjoys external measurements of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-2 has specifications of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SP-590 UZ and Pentax WG-2 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the SP-590 UZ against the WG-2.

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Pentax WG-2 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-590 UZ and WG-2 is 72 and 91 respectively.

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Pentax WG-2 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Pentax WG-2 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions just by checking out specs. The picture below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-590 UZ and WG-2.

All in all, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Pentax WG-2 to produce extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SP-590 UZ will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Pentax WG-2 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SP-590 UZ
Portrait photography with Pentax WG-2
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manual focus
saves RAW files
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ Street photography information
Pentax WG-2 Street photography information
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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weather proofing
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ Sports photography features
Pentax WG-2 Sports photography features
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great zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
max fps very slow (6.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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megapixel count decent (16MP)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ Travel photography advice
Pentax WG-2 Travel photography advice
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environment sealing
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
very long zoom (676mm)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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weather proofing
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ Landscape photography info
Pentax WG-2 Landscape photography info
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manual focus
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
weather proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SP-590 UZ
Vlogging with Pentax WG-2
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pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
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really wide (28mm)
has face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
no mic support
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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Pentax WG-2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-590 UZ and Pentax WG-2
 Olympus SP-590 UZPentax Optio WG-2
General Information
Make Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus SP-590 UZ Pentax Optio WG-2
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2009-01-07 2012-02-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 64 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-676mm (26.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 8.00 m 5.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 413 grams (0.91 lbs) 192 grams (0.42 lbs)
Physical dimensions 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $249 $350