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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Pentax X70

Portability
72 Imaging
35 Features
38 Overall
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Olympus SP-590 UZ front
 
Pentax X70 front
Portability
71 Imaging
35 Features
34 Overall
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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Pentax X70 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
  • Released January 2009
  • Updated by Olympus SP-600 UZ
Pentax X70
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 410g - 110 x 83 x 90mm
  • Launched March 2009
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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Pentax X70 Overview

Below is a complete review of the Olympus SP-590 UZ and Pentax X70, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the SP-590 UZ (12MP) and the X70 (12MP) is pretty close and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SP-590 UZ was announced very close to the X70 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the SP-590 UZ scores vs the X70 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-590 UZ over the Pentax X70

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Pentax X70 over the Olympus SP-590 UZ

		

		

			
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Common features in the Olympus SP-590 UZ and Pentax X70

		

		

			
 SP-590 UZ X70 
LaunchedJanuary 2009March 2009Same age
Manually focus  More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen size
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen  Neither features Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Pentax X70 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-590 UZ enjoys external dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") and a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) while the Pentax X70 has sizing of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") with a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus SP-590 UZ and Pentax X70 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the SP-590 UZ against the X70.
Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Pentax X70 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SP-590 UZ and X70 is 72 and 71 respectively.
Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Pentax X70 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Pentax X70 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, it's hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements purely by researching technical specs. The photograph below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-590 UZ and X70.
As you have seen, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of images but you would want to consider the launch date  of the cameras into account.
	
			Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Pentax X70 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Pentax X70 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Pentax X70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Olympus SP-590 UZ
Portrait photography with Pentax X70
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 you can focus manually
 saves RAW formats
 cannot use external flash
 low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
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 you can focus manually
 cannot use external flash
 low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison
Olympus SP-590 UZ Street photography factors
Pentax X70 Street photography factors
60
 image stabilization (Optical)
 saves RAW formats
 weather sealing
 screen does not articulate
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
46
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 screen does not articulate
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Olympus SP-590 UZ
Sports photography with Pentax X70
38
 incredible zoom range (26-676mm  26.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 weather sealing
 very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
 low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect autofocus
50
 incredible zoom range (26-624mm  24.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 includes tracking autofocus
 sensor has phase detect autofocus
 low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Olympus SP-590 UZ
Travel photography with Pentax X70
58
 weather sealing
 has built in flash
 reasonably wide (26mm)
 great reach (676mm)
 low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
52
 has built in flash
 reasonably wide (26mm)
 very long zoom (624mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
 low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
 Olympus SP-590 UZ as a Landscape photography camera
 Pentax X70 as a Landscape photography camera
46
 you can focus manually
 reasonably wide (26mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 saves RAW formats
 weather sealing
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 screen is small (2.7")
 low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
36
 you can focus manually
 reasonably wide (26mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7")
 low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus SP-590 UZ Vlogging features
Pentax X70 Vlogging features
24
 reasonably wide (26mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
 low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
 lack of external microphone support
24
 reasonably wide (26mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
 doesn't have external mic port
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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Pentax X70 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-590 UZ and Pentax X70
 Olympus SP-590 UZPentax X70
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus SP-590 UZ Pentax X70
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-01-07 2009-03-02
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 50
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch to focus    
AF continuous    
AF single    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
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) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 8.00 m 9.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync -
External flash    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 413g (0.91 lb) 410g (0.90 lb)
Dimensions 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") 110 x 83 x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5")
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 model - D-LI92
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, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $249 $200