Leica X (Typ 113) vs Olympus SP-590 UZ

In this article, we are evaluating the Leica X (Typ 113) vs Olympus SP-590 UZ, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Leica and Olympus. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the X (Typ 113) (16MP) and SP-590 UZ (12MP) and the X (Typ 113) (APS-C) and SP-590 UZ (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The X (Typ 113) was unveiled 5 years after the SP-590 UZ which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Leica X (Typ 113) being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Olympus SP-590 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the X (Typ 113) scores versus the SP-590 UZ in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica X and Olympus SP-590 UZ. The full galleries are provided at Leica X (Typ 113) Gallery and Olympus SP-590 UZ Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Leica X (Typ 113) offers outside dimensions of 133mm x 73mm x 78mm (5.2" x 2.9" x 3.1") with a weight of 486 grams (1.07 lbs) and the Olympus SP-590 UZ has sizing 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 Leica X (Typ 113) vs Olympus SP-590 UZ in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the X (Typ 113) compared to the SP-590 UZ.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the X (Typ 113) and SP-590 UZ is 71 and 72 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specs. The picture here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the X (Typ 113) and SP-590 UZ.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The X (Typ 113) using its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Leica X (Typ 113) will show extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The younger X (Typ 113) is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.