Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Pentax ist DS2
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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Pentax ist DS2 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
- Later Model is Olympus SP-600 UZ
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 3200
- Pentax KAF Mount
- 605g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
- Revealed August 2005
Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Pentax ist DS2 Overview
Below is a in depth overview of the Olympus SP-590 UZ and Pentax ist DS2, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Olympus and Pentax. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the SP-590 UZ (12MP) and ist DS2 (6MP) and the SP-590 UZ (1/2.3") and ist DS2 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizes.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe SP-590 UZ was announced 3 years later than the ist DS2 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-590 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax ist DS2 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a short summation of how the SP-590 UZ matches up versus the ist DS2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-590 UZ over the Pentax ist DS2
SP-590 UZ | ist DS2 | |||
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Revealed | January 2009 | August 2005 | More recent by 42 months | |
Display size | 2.7" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 230k | 210k | Crisper display (+20k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax ist DS2 over the Olympus SP-590 UZ
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Common features in the Olympus SP-590 UZ and Pentax ist DS2
SP-590 UZ | ist DS2 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Pentax ist DS2 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-590 UZ provides external dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") along with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) whilst the Pentax ist DS2 has sizing of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") with a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).
Check the Olympus SP-590 UZ and Pentax ist DS2 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the SP-590 UZ against the ist DS2.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SP-590 UZ and ist DS2 is 72 and 68 respectively.
Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Pentax ist DS2 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's hard to see the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading a spec sheet. The visual underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-590 UZ and ist DS2.
Clearly, each of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SP-590 UZ with its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Olympus SP-590 UZ will offer you more detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more modern SP-590 UZ will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Pentax ist DS2 Specifications
Olympus SP-590 UZ | Pentax ist DS2 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus SP-590 UZ | Pentax ist DS2 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced DSLR |
Launched | 2009-01-07 | 2005-08-22 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 6 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 3008 x 2008 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 200 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Pentax KAF |
Lens focal range | 26-676mm (26.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | - |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 2.5 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 210 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Optical |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 6.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 8.00 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
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) | - |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | - |
Video format | Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | No |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 413 gr (0.91 lb) | 605 gr (1.33 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") | 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") |
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 | - | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (12 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | SD/MMC card |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $249 | - |