Olympus E-600 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ

Here, we will be comparing the Olympus E-600 and Olympus SP-590 UZ, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are sold by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the E-600 (12MP) and the SP-590 UZ (12MP) is pretty comparable but the E-600 (Four Thirds) and SP-590 UZ (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-600 was revealed 8 months after the SP-590 UZ which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-600 being a Compact SLR camera and the Olympus SP-590 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick view of how the E-600 grades against the SP-590 UZ for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus E-600 and Olympus SP-590 UZ. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-600 Gallery and Olympus SP-590 UZ Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-600 has external dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") having a weight of 515 grams (1.14 lbs) while the Olympus SP-590 UZ has proportions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") having a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-600 and Olympus SP-590 UZ in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the E-600 against the SP-590 UZ.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-600 and SP-590 UZ is 71 and 72 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions simply by going through specs. The pic underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-600 and SP-590 UZ.

All in all, the 2 cameras come with the identical megapixels albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The E-600 offers the bigger sensor which should make getting shallow DOF less difficult. The newer E-600 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.