Olympus E-30 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ

Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Olympus E-30 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are produced by Olympus. The image resolution of the E-30 (12MP) and the SP-590 UZ (12MP) is fairly comparable but the E-30 (Four Thirds) and SP-590 UZ (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The E-30 was unveiled 3 months later than the SP-590 UZ and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Olympus SP-590 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the E-30 grades vs the SP-590 UZ in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus E-30 and Olympus SP-590 UZ. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-30 Gallery and Olympus SP-590 UZ Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-30 enjoys outside measurements of 142mm x 108mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.3" x 3.0") having a weight of 695 grams (1.53 lbs) and the Olympus SP-590 UZ has measurements of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") along with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-30 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the E-30 compared to the SP-590 UZ.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the E-30 and SP-590 UZ is 60 and 72 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements purely by going through specifications. The photograph underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the E-30 and SP-590 UZ.

To sum up, both cameras offer the same exact resolution but different sensor measurements. The E-30 offers the larger sensor which is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult.