Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 255g - 108 x 62 x 37mm
- Introduced September 2012
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 413g - 116 x 84 x 81mm
- Announced January 2009
- Refreshed by Olympus SP-600 UZ

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Overview
Following is a extensive comparison of the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Olympus SP-590 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Casio and Olympus. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and SP-590 UZ (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The EX-ZR1000 was announced 3 years after the SP-590 UZ which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZR1000 being a Compact camera and the Olympus SP-590 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before diving through a full comparison, below is a short introduction of how the EX-ZR1000 matches up vs the SP-590 UZ in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 and Olympus SP-590 UZ. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR1000 Gallery and Olympus SP-590 UZ Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Olympus SP-590 UZ
EX-ZR1000 | SP-590 UZ | |||
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Announced | September 2012 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 46 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-590 UZ over the Casio EX-ZR1000
SP-590 UZ | EX-ZR1000 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Olympus SP-590 UZ
EX-ZR1000 | SP-590 UZ | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither features Touch display |
Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR1000 enjoys external measurements of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) while the Olympus SP-590 UZ has measurements of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") along with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).
Examine the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Olympus SP-590 UZ in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-ZR1000 and the SP-590 UZ.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR1000 and SP-590 UZ is 90 and 72 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes merely by checking technical specs. The image here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR1000 and SP-590 UZ.
As you can tell, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Casio EX-ZR1000 to give extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The younger EX-ZR1000 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 | Olympus SP-590 UZ | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | Olympus |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 | Olympus SP-590 UZ |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2012-09-25 | 2009-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | EXILIM Engine HS 3 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3968 x 2976 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | 26-676mm (26.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/2.8-5.0 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 461k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | Super Clear TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 15 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames per second | 6.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.70 m | 8.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30,20,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps), | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 255g (0.56 lbs) | 413g (0.91 lbs) |
Dimensions | 108 x 62 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 470 shots | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NP-130 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) | Yes (12 or 2 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $572 | $249 |