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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Pentax X90

Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31
Olympus SP-600 UZ front
 
Pentax X90 front
Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Pentax X90 Key Specs

Olympus SP-600 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 455g - 110 x 90 x 91mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Replaced the Olympus SP-590 UZ
  • Replacement is Olympus SP-610UZ
Pentax X90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 428g - 111 x 85 x 110mm
  • Revealed July 2010
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Pentax X90 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Pentax X90, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the SP-600 UZ (12MP) and the X90 (12MP) is relatively similar and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SP-600 UZ was introduced 5 months prior to the X90 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-600 UZ being a Compact camera and the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the SP-600 UZ scores versus the X90 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the Pentax X90

 SP-600 UZ X90 

Reasons to pick Pentax X90 over the Olympus SP-600 UZ

 X90 SP-600 UZ 

Common features in the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Pentax X90

 SP-600 UZ X90 
RevealedFebruary 2010July 2010Similar generation
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Pentax X90 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-600 UZ has physical measurements of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") with a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) and the Pentax X90 has sizing of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") along with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the SP-600 UZ versus the X90.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Pentax X90 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SP-600 UZ and X90 is 69 and 69 respectively.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Pentax X90 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Pentax X90 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading technical specs. The image here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-600 UZ and X90.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP and you should expect similar quality of pictures but you will need to factor the release date of the products into consideration.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Pentax X90 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Pentax X90 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Pentax X90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax X90 as a Portrait photography camera
27
focusing manually
no manual control
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
29
has manual focus
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Street photography info
Pentax X90 Street photography info
36
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ as a Sports photography camera
Pentax X90 as a Sports photography camera
31
amazing zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
42
great zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Travel photography details
Pentax X90 Travel photography details
51
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
very long zoom (420mm)
no Timelapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
51
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
very long zoom (676mm)
no Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Landscape photography features
Pentax X90 Landscape photography features
29
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse function
35
has manual focus
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ as a Vlogging camera
Pentax X90 as a Vlogging camera
20
fairly wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone socket
23
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone jack
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Pentax X90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-600 UZ and Pentax X90
 Olympus SP-600 UZPentax X90
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus SP-600 UZ Pentax X90
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-02-02 2010-07-06
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 143 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-420mm (15.0x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/2s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.10 m 9.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 455g (1.00 lb) 428g (0.94 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") 111 x 85 x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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-L106
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $189 $350