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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 front
 
Olympus SP-590 UZ front
Portability
72
Imaging
34
Features
38
Overall
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR1000
(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
Olympus SP-590 UZ
(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
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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").

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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.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Olympus SP-590 UZ

 EX-ZR1000 SP-590 UZ 
AnnouncedSeptember 2012January 2009More modern by 46 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-590 UZ over the Casio EX-ZR1000

 SP-590 UZ EX-ZR1000 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Olympus SP-590 UZ

 EX-ZR1000 SP-590 UZ 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

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

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Portrait photography information
Olympus SP-590 UZ Portrait photography information
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you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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you can focus manually
supports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Street photography camera
Olympus SP-590 UZ as a Street photography camera
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screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (255 grams)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Sports photography factors
Olympus SP-590 UZ Sports photography factors
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great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (470 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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great zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
max fps very slow (6.0 frames/s)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Travel photography advice
Olympus SP-590 UZ Travel photography advice
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better than average battery pack (470 per charge)
lighter than competitors in class (255 grams)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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weather sealing
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
great reach (676mm)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR1000
Landscape photography with Olympus SP-590 UZ
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you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (470 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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you can focus manually
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus SP-590 UZ as a Vlogging camera
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really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (255 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic port
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really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR1000 and Olympus SP-590 UZ
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000Olympus SP-590 UZ
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