Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Pentax ist DL2

Here is a in-depth review of the Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Pentax ist DL2, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the SP-590 UZ (12MP) and ist DL2 (6MP) and the SP-590 UZ (1/2.3") and ist DL2 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor size.

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The SP-590 UZ was announced 2 years later than the ist DL2 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-590 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax ist DL2 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a short introduction of how the SP-590 UZ scores vs the ist DL2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-590 UZ & Pentax ist DL2. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SP-590 UZ Gallery & Pentax ist DL2 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you'll have 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") having a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) while the Pentax ist DL2 has sizing of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the SP-590 UZ versus the ist DL2.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SP-590 UZ and ist DL2 is 72 and 69 respectively.

Usually, its hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing purely by looking through specifications. The visual below might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-590 UZ and ist DL2.

To sum up, both of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SP-590 UZ with its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh tougher and the Olympus SP-590 UZ will provide you with extra detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more recent SP-590 UZ is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.