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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Pentax WS80

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 WS80 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 WS80 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
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Newer Model is Olympus SP-600 UZ
Pentax WS80
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.8-4.7) lens
  • 125g - 92 x 60 x 22mm
  • Announced August 2009
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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Pentax WS80 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Olympus SP-590 UZ versus Pentax WS80, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the SP-590 UZ (12MP) and the WS80 (10MP) is very close and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SP-590 UZ was introduced 7 months before the WS80 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-590 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax WS80 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick summary of how the SP-590 UZ grades against the WS80 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-590 UZ over the Pentax WS80

 SP-590 UZ WS80 

Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Olympus SP-590 UZ

 WS80 SP-590 UZ 
AnnouncedAugust 2009January 2009Newer by 7 months

Common features in the Olympus SP-590 UZ and Pentax WS80

 SP-590 UZ WS80 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Pentax WS80 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-590 UZ features physical dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) and the Pentax WS80 has proportions of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SP-590 UZ versus Pentax WS80 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the SP-590 UZ vs the WS80.

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Pentax WS80 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-590 UZ and WS80 is 72 and 95 respectively.

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Pentax WS80 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Pentax WS80 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specs. The pic here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-590 UZ and WS80.

All in all, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Olympus SP-590 UZ to result in greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images much more aggressively. The more aged SP-590 UZ will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Pentax WS80 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Pentax WS80 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Pentax WS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ Portrait photography info
Pentax WS80 Portrait photography info
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manual focus
supports RAW formats
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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focusing manually
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ Street photography details
Pentax WS80 Street photography details
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image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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weather sealing
lighter than competition (125g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ Sports photography details
Pentax WS80 Sports photography details
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incredible zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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weather sealing
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ as a Travel photography camera
Pentax WS80 as a Travel photography camera
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weather proofing
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
very long reach (676mm)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than competition (125g)
weather sealing
flash built-in
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ Landscape photography advice
Pentax WS80 Landscape photography advice
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manual focus
quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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focusing manually
weather sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ as a Vlogging camera
Pentax WS80 as a Vlogging camera
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quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
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lighter than competition (125 grams)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone jack
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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Pentax WS80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-590 UZ and Pentax WS80
 Olympus SP-590 UZPentax Optio WS80
General Information
Company Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus SP-590 UZ Pentax Optio WS80
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2009-01-07 2009-08-05
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-676mm (26.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.8-4.7
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 8.00 m 3.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 413 gr (0.91 lb) 125 gr (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") 92 x 60 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 model - D-LI68
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
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $249 $220