Fujifilm F770EXR vs Olympus SP-590 UZ

Following is a comprehensive review of the Fujifilm F770EXR versus Olympus SP-590 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm F770EXR (16MP) and SP-590 UZ (12MP) and the Fujifilm F770EXR (1/2") and SP-590 UZ (1/2.3") have different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm F770EXR was announced 3 years after the SP-590 UZ which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm F770EXR being a Compact camera and the Olympus SP-590 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm F770EXR scores vs the SP-590 UZ with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix F770EXR & Olympus SP-590 UZ. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm F770EXR Gallery & Olympus SP-590 UZ Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm F770EXR provides external dimensions of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs) and the Olympus SP-590 UZ has dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") having a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm F770EXR versus Olympus SP-590 UZ in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm F770EXR and the SP-590 UZ.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F770EXR and SP-590 UZ is 90 and 72 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes merely by looking at specs. The image here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm F770EXR and SP-590 UZ.

All in all, both of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F770EXR with its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Fujifilm F770EXR will give you more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm F770EXR provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.