Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ

Below, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm T500 versus Olympus SP-590 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm T500 (16MP) and SP-590 UZ (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T500 was revealed 4 years after the SP-590 UZ which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm T500 being a Compact camera and the Olympus SP-590 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple view of how the Fujifilm T500 matches up against the SP-590 UZ in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix T500 and Olympus SP-590 UZ. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm T500 Gallery and Olympus SP-590 UZ Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera often, you have to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm T500 enjoys exterior dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-590 UZ has specifications of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm T500 versus Olympus SP-590 UZ in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm T500 and the SP-590 UZ.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm T500 and SP-590 UZ is 95 and 72 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions simply by checking specs. The pic here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm T500 and SP-590 UZ.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Fujifilm T500 to give extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm T500 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.