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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Pentax Q7

Portability
72 Imaging
35 Features
38 Overall
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Olympus SP-590 UZ front
 
Pentax Q7 front
Portability
92 Imaging
37 Features
54 Overall
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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Pentax Q7 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
  • Refreshed by Olympus SP-600 UZ
Pentax Q7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 200g - 102 x 58 x 34mm
  • Revealed August 2013
  • Succeeded the Pentax Q10
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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Pentax Q7 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Pentax Q7, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the SP-590 UZ (12MP) and the Q7 (12MP) is relatively comparable but the SP-590 UZ (1/2.3") and Q7 (1/1.7") posses different sensor sizes.

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The SP-590 UZ was launched 5 years before the Q7 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-590 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax Q7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SP-590 UZ grades vs the Q7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-590 UZ over the Pentax Q7

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Pentax Q7 over the Olympus SP-590 UZ

		

		

			
 Q7 SP-590 UZ 
RevealedAugust 2013January 2009Fresher by 55 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus SP-590 UZ and Pentax Q7

		

		

			
 SP-590 UZ Q7 
Manual focus  Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
Touch screen  Absent Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Pentax Q7 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-590 UZ has got physical 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 Q7 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).
Look at the Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Pentax Q7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the SP-590 UZ compared to the Q7.
Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Pentax Q7 size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SP-590 UZ and Q7 is 72 and 92 respectively.
Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Pentax Q7 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Pentax Q7 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it is very hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing just by checking out technical specs. The photograph underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-590 UZ and Q7.
As you have seen, the two cameras feature the identical resolution albeit different sensor sizing. The SP-590 UZ features the smaller sensor which should make obtaining shallower DOF more challenging. The older SP-590 UZ will be behind with regard to sensor tech.
	
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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Pentax Q7 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Pentax Q7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus SP-590 UZ Portrait photography information
Pentax Q7 Portrait photography information
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 focusing manually
 saves RAW files
 no external flash support
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
48
 focusing manually
 high flash sync (1/2,000s)
 has face detection focus
 exports RAW files
 sensor resolution not great (12MP)
 small sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Olympus SP-590 UZ
Street photography with Pentax Q7
60
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 saves RAW files
 environment proof
 no moving screen
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
69
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 exports RAW files
 lighter than competitors in class (200g)
 screen does not articulate
 small sensor (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison
Olympus SP-590 UZ Sports photography details
Pentax Q7 Sports photography details
38
 long zoom range (26-676mm  26.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 environment proof
 low fps (6.0 fps)
 low megapixels (12MP)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect auto focus
32
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 has tracking autofocus
 painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
 sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 small sensor (1/1.7")
 bad battery power (250 shots)
 does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus SP-590 UZ Travel photography advice
Pentax Q7 Travel photography advice
58
 environment proof
 has built in flash
 rather wide (26mm)
 very long zoom (676mm)
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
60
 lighter than competitors in class (200 grams)
 flash built-in
 bad battery power (250 shots)
 sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus SP-590 UZ Landscape photography information
Pentax Q7 Landscape photography information
46
 focusing manually
 rather wide (26mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 saves RAW files
 environment proof
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
 low megapixels (12MP)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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 focusing manually
 change lenses (Pentax Q mount)
 screen size is decent (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 exports RAW files
 sensor resolution not great (12MP)
 small sensor (1/1.7")
 bad battery power (250 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Olympus SP-590 UZ
Vlogging with Pentax Q7
24
 rather wide (26mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
 missing mic port
35
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 has face detection focus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competitors in class (200g)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
 doesn't have external mic socket
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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Pentax Q7 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-590 UZ and Pentax Q7
 Olympus SP-590 UZPentax Q7
General Information
Make Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus SP-590 UZ Pentax Q7
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2009-01-07 2013-08-08
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax Q
Lens focal range 26-676mm (26.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.0 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 8
Focal length multiplier 5.9 4.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Screen technology - TFT color LCD monitor, wide angle viewing, AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 6.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 8.00 m 4.90 m (ISO100/m)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync P-TTL, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Highest flash synchronize - 1/2000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) FullHD(1920x1080, 30fps/25fps/24fps), HD(1280x720,16:9,30fps/25fps/24fps), VGA(640x480,4:3,30fps/25fps/24fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port    
Headphone port    
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 413 grams (0.91 pounds) 200 grams (0.44 pounds)
Physical dimensions 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3")
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 - 250 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI68
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (12 sec, 2 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD, SDHC, SDXC and Eye-Fi Card
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $249 $480