FujiFilm S2500HD vs Olympus SP-590 UZ

Below, we are analyzing the FujiFilm S2500HD versus Olympus SP-590 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the S2500HD (12MP) and the SP-590 UZ (12MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S2500HD was launched 19 months after the SP-590 UZ making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the S2500HD matches up versus the SP-590 UZ in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD & Olympus SP-590 UZ. The complete galleries are viewable at FujiFilm S2500HD Gallery & Olympus SP-590 UZ Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S2500HD enjoys external measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) and 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).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the S2500HD and the SP-590 UZ.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the S2500HD and SP-590 UZ is 78 and 72 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes only by looking at specs. The picture underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S2500HD and SP-590 UZ.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs though you might want to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The newer S2500HD is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.