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Comparison of Olympus SP-590 UltraZoom and Pentax X90 [S]ave

Attribute
Olympus SP-590 UltraZoom ×
Pentax X90 ×
General
ModelOlympus SP-590 UltraZoomPentax X90
BrandOlympusPentax
Manufacturer urlhttp://www.olympusamerica.com/https://us.ricoh-imaging.com/
Model numberSP-590UZX90
Camera formatEVFEVF
Release year (year)20092010
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)110112
Width (mm)98109
Height (mm)8984
Weight (g)373438
Waterproof--
Predecessor-Pentax X70
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)1212.1
Sensor format1/2.33 inch1/2.33 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.228.2
Sensor width (mm)6.136.13
Sensor height (mm)4.64.6
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.541.53
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:94:3, 16:9
Color filter type-RGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization++
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1280 x 960(1.2 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3968 x 2232(8.9 mp 16:9)
  • 3968 x 2976(11.8 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1024 x 768(0.8 mp 4:3)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 2992 x 2992(9.0 mp 1:1)
  • 3072 x 2304(7.1 mp 4:3)
  • 4000 x 2256(9.0 mp other)
  • 4000 x 2672(10.7 mp 3:2)
  • 4000 x 3000(12.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
Continuous-mode (fps)-1.2
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVI Motion JPEGAVI (Motion JPEG)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out-+
Hd video connection-HDMI
Lens and Optics
LensOlympus ED lens; 14 Lenses in 11 Groups, 4 Aspherical Lenses, 3 ED LensesPentax; 14 elements in 11 groups with 4 asph. and 3 ED elements
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)26.00 - 676.0026.00 - 676.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)6.006.00
Zoom ratio (x)2626
Aperture range (f)0.12 - 0.360.20 - 0.36
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)1040
Macro focus range (cm)-1 - 30
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 5
  • 6.25
  • 162.5
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeCCD contrast detectionContrast detect with Face-priority AF; 9-area Auto, 99-area manual select, center
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus+-
Viewfinder
1↑ViewfinderEVF / LCDEVF / LCD
Viewfinder typeEVF typeEVF; 200K dots with diopter control
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.72.7
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)1010
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, High Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600Auto (80-1600), Digital SR (80-6400*), Manual (80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200*, 6400*) (*3200 and 6400 at 5MP)
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • daylight
  • fluorescent 1
  • fluorescent 2
  • fluorescent 3
  • one-touch
  • overcast
  • tungsten
  • auto
  • d
  • daylight
  • fluorescent (w
  • manual
  • n)
  • shade
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 151/4000 - 4
Bulb mode+-
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesDigital ESP, Spot, Center-Weighted, Face Detection (w/ Face Detection AF)Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot, Spot AF area
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesPortrait, Landscape, Landscape, Sport, Night Scene, Night+Portrait, Indoor, Candle, Sunset, Fireworks, Multi-fireworksSport, Digital SR, Landscape, Flower, Portrait, Backlight, Half Length Portrait (3M), Night Scene, Night Scene Portrait
Self timer (s)
  • 12
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • fill-in
  • fill-in + red-eye reduction
  • off
  • red-eye reduction
  • slow synchro 2
  • slow synchro1
  • slow1 + red-eye reduction
  • wireless
  • auto
  • auto + redeye
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • on + redeye
  • slow sync
  • slow sync + redeye
Flash range descriptionTBD30 ft (wide, auto ISO), 17 ft (tele, auto ISO)
Usable memory types
  • x
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)031
Included memory typebuilt-in memoryInternal
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant--
Dpof compliant-+
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • dc input
  • hdmi out (type d)
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)-3.25
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)-1.2
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)-9
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)-0.65
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)-0.62
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)-0.01
Startup time (s)-2.9
Flash cycle time, full power (s)-6.5
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)-255
Battery form factor4 x AAProprietary D-LI106
Usable battery types
  • alkaline disposables
  • nimh rechargeables
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included4 x AA Alkaline disposables1 x Proprietary D-LI106 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)-+
Software
Included software
  • olympus master 2 software cd-rom
  • software cd-rom s-sw87
Os compatibility
  • windows 2000/xp/vista; mac os x v10.3+
  • windows xp/vista/7; mac os x 10.3.9+
Miscellaneous
Notes and features-Sensor-shift Shake Reduction, 720p HD Movies, HDMI Output, Continuous Mode up to 11 fps at 5MP.



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