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Olympus E-450 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ

Portability
77
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41
Olympus E-450 front
 
Olympus SP-590 UZ front
Portability
72
Imaging
34
Features
38
Overall
35

Olympus E-450 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Key Specs

Olympus E-450
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 426g - 130 x 91 x 53mm
  • Released March 2009
  • Older Model is Olympus E-330
Olympus SP-590 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 413g - 116 x 84 x 81mm
  • Released January 2009
  • Renewed by Olympus SP-600 UZ
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Olympus E-450 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Overview

Below is a extended overview of the Olympus E-450 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both offered by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the E-450 (10MP) and the SP-590 UZ (12MP) is very close but the E-450 (Four Thirds) and SP-590 UZ (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-450 was revealed 3 months later than the SP-590 UZ which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-450 being a Compact SLR camera and the Olympus SP-590 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a quick overview of how the E-450 matches up vs the SP-590 UZ with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-450 over the Olympus SP-590 UZ

 E-450 SP-590 UZ 

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-590 UZ over the Olympus E-450

 SP-590 UZ E-450 

Common features in the Olympus E-450 and Olympus SP-590 UZ

 E-450 SP-590 UZ 
ReleasedMarch 2009January 2009Same age
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurements
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Olympus E-450 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus E-450 comes with external dimensions of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") along with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Olympus SP-590 UZ has sizing of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") and a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-450 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the E-450 versus the SP-590 UZ.

Olympus E-450 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-450 and SP-590 UZ is 77 and 72 respectively.

Olympus E-450 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-450 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor measurements just by viewing technical specs. The visual underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-450 and SP-590 UZ.

As you have seen, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The E-450 using its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Olympus SP-590 UZ will provide you with extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos much more aggressively.

Olympus E-450 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ sensor size comparison

Olympus E-450 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-450 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-450 Portrait photography info
Olympus SP-590 UZ Portrait photography info
57
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
36
manual focus
exports RAW formats
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-450 Street photography info
Olympus SP-590 UZ Street photography info
64
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (426g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-450 Sports photography information
Olympus SP-590 UZ Sports photography information
39
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
has phase detect auto focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
not so great battery life (500 per charge)
38
amazing zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-450 Travel photography details
Olympus SP-590 UZ Travel photography details
53
lighter than competition in class (426g)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
not so great battery life (500 shots)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
58
weather proof
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
long reach (676mm)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-450 Landscape photography information
Olympus SP-590 UZ Landscape photography information
47
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
small screen (2.7")
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
not so great battery life (500 per charge)
no Time Lapse function
45
manual focus
reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-450 Vlogging advice
Olympus SP-590 UZ Vlogging advice
9
can't record video
24
reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic socket
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Olympus E-450 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-450 and Olympus SP-590 UZ
 Olympus E-450Olympus SP-590 UZ
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus E-450 Olympus SP-590 UZ
Class Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-03-31 2009-01-07
Physical type Compact SLR SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 3 -
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 26-676mm (26.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Number of lenses 45 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 15 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 4.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 8.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 640x480
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 426 grams (0.94 lbs) 413 grams (0.91 lbs)
Dimensions 130 x 91 x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 56 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 512 not tested
Other
Battery life 500 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $138 $249