Fujifilm S4500 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ

Its time to look closer at the Fujifilm S4500 versus Olympus SP-590 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm S4500 (14MP) and the SP-590 UZ (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S4500 was launched 3 years after the SP-590 UZ which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm S4500 grades against the SP-590 UZ when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S4500 & Olympus SP-590 UZ. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S4500 Gallery & Olympus SP-590 UZ Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S4500 provides outside dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") with a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs) while the Olympus SP-590 UZ has sizing of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm S4500 versus Olympus SP-590 UZ in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm S4500 and the SP-590 UZ.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S4500 and SP-590 UZ is 67 and 72 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions just by viewing a spec sheet. The pic here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S4500 and SP-590 UZ.

As you can see, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Fujifilm S4500 to result in greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm S4500 should have an advantage in sensor tech.