Olympus E-620 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ

Below, we are reviewing the Olympus E-620 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are produced by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the E-620 (12MP) and the SP-590 UZ (12MP) is very close but the E-620 (Four Thirds) and SP-590 UZ (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-620 was introduced 6 months later than the SP-590 UZ and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-620 being a Compact SLR camera and the Olympus SP-590 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the E-620 scores versus the SP-590 UZ for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus E-620 and Olympus SP-590 UZ. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-620 Gallery and Olympus SP-590 UZ Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-620 comes with physical dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-590 UZ has dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") along with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-620 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the E-620 vs the SP-590 UZ.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-620 and SP-590 UZ is 71 and 72 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing only by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-620 and SP-590 UZ.

Clearly, both cameras have got the exact same megapixels but not the same sensor sizing. The E-620 uses the larger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower depth of field easier.