Nikon P510 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ

Here is a in-depth assessment of the Nikon P510 and Olympus SP-590 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Nikon and Olympus. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the P510 (16MP) and SP-590 UZ (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The P510 was introduced 3 years later than the SP-590 UZ and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a brief view of how the P510 scores against the SP-590 UZ when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P510 & Olympus SP-590 UZ. The whole galleries are available at Nikon P510 Gallery & Olympus SP-590 UZ Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon P510 enjoys exterior measurements of 120mm x 83mm x 102mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 4.0") accompanied by a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs) and the Olympus SP-590 UZ has measurements of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon P510 and Olympus SP-590 UZ in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the P510 versus the SP-590 UZ.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P510 and SP-590 UZ is 66 and 72 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing just by reading through specs. The graphic below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the P510 and SP-590 UZ.

All in all, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon P510 to give greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The more recent P510 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.