Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Pentax XG-1
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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Pentax XG-1 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1248mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 567g - 119 x 89 x 98mm
- Revealed July 2014
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On this page, we are contrasting the Olympus SP-590 UZ and Pentax XG-1, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Pentax. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the SP-590 UZ (12MP) and XG-1 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe SP-590 UZ was launched 6 years prior to the XG-1 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the SP-590 UZ matches up against the XG-1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-590 UZ over the Pentax XG-1
| SP-590 UZ | XG-1 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Pentax XG-1 over the Olympus SP-590 UZ
| XG-1 | SP-590 UZ | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | July 2014 |  | January 2009 | More modern by 67 months |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SP-590 UZ and Pentax XG-1
| SP-590 UZ | XG-1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More exact focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Missing Touch display |
Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Pentax XG-1 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-590 UZ has outside 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 XG-1 has proportions of 119mm x 89mm x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") having a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the SP-590 UZ compared to the XG-1.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SP-590 UZ and XG-1 is 72 and 66 respectively.
Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Pentax XG-1 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes merely by going over technical specs. The picture below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-590 UZ and XG-1.
As you have seen, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Pentax XG-1 to offer you more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged SP-590 UZ is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.
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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Pentax XG-1 Specifications
| Olympus SP-590 UZ | Pentax XG-1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Olympus | Pentax |
| Model type | Olympus SP-590 UZ | Pentax XG-1 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 2009-01-07 | 2014-07-15 |
| Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
| 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 alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 26-676mm (26.0x) | 24-1248mm (52.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/2.8-5.6 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 230k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 200k dot |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 6.0 frames per second | 9.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 8.00 m | 6.00 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Force Off, Flash Auto, Force Flash, Slow Sync., Slow Sync. + Red-Eye, Red-Eye Reduction |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure 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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 413g (0.91 lbs) | 567g (1.25 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") | 119 x 89 x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 240 photographs |
| Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | LB-060 |
| Self timer | Yes (12 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | SD/SDHC |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Launch pricing | $249 | $599 |