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Olympus E-600 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ

Portability
71
Imaging
47
Features
50
Overall
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Olympus E-600 front
 
Olympus SP-590 UZ front
Portability
72
Imaging
34
Features
38
Overall
35

Olympus E-600 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Key Specs

Olympus E-600
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 515g - 130 x 94 x 60mm
  • Introduced August 2009
Olympus SP-590 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 413g - 116 x 84 x 81mm
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Later Model is Olympus SP-600 UZ
Photography Glossary

Olympus E-600 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-600 over the Olympus SP-590 UZ

 E-600 SP-590 UZ 
IntroducedAugust 2009January 2009Newer by 8 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-590 UZ over the Olympus E-600

 SP-590 UZ E-600 

Common features in the Olympus E-600 and Olympus SP-590 UZ

 E-600 SP-590 UZ 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Olympus E-600 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus E-600 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ size comparison

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

Olympus E-600 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-600 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus E-600 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ sensor size comparison

Olympus E-600 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-600 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-600
Portrait photography with Olympus SP-590 UZ
60
manual focus
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detection focusing
supports RAW files
low MP (12 megapixels)
36
manual focus
delivers RAW files
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-600 Street photography details
Olympus SP-590 UZ Street photography details
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screen articulates
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
59
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-600
Sports photography with Olympus SP-590 UZ
48
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
sensor has phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames per second)
low MP (12MP)
bad battery pack (500 CIPA)
38
excellent zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-600
Travel photography with Olympus SP-590 UZ
53
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
missing Timelapse function
bad battery pack (500 per charge)
low MP (12 megapixels)
58
weather proofing
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
very long zoom (676mm)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-600 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SP-590 UZ as a Landscape photography camera
53
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
screen is small (2.7")
low MP (12 megapixels)
bad battery pack (500 per charge)
missing Timelapse function
45
manual focus
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-600 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus SP-590 UZ as a Vlogging camera
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can't record video
24
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Olympus E-600 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-600 and Olympus SP-590 UZ
 Olympus E-600Olympus SP-590 UZ
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus E-600 Olympus SP-590 UZ
Class Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-08-30 2009-01-07
Body design Compact SLR SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Highest Possible resolution 4032 x 3024 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 7 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 26-676mm (26.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Available lenses 45 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech HyperCrystal LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.48x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 15s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames per sec 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m 8.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Fill-in, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 640x480
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 515 gr (1.14 lb) 413 gr (0.91 lb)
Physical dimensions 130 x 94 x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 55 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 541 not tested
Other
Battery life 500 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model BLS-1 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $0 $249