Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Pentax X70

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.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-590 UZ & Pentax X70. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SP-590 UZ Gallery & Pentax X70 Gallery.

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.

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.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SP-590 UZ and X70 is 72 and 71 respectively.

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.