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Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ

Portability
97
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus FE-3010 front
 
Olympus SP-590 UZ front
Portability
72
Imaging
35
Features
38
Overall
36

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Key Specs

Olympus FE-3010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-108mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 108g - 93 x 56 x 18mm
  • Released January 2009
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
  • Introduced January 2009
  • New Model is Olympus SP-600 UZ
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Overview

Here is a thorough review of the Olympus FE-3010 and Olympus SP-590 UZ, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are manufactured by Olympus. The resolution of the FE-3010 (12MP) and the SP-590 UZ (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FE-3010 was launched very close to the SP-590 UZ so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus FE-3010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Olympus SP-590 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the FE-3010 scores versus the SP-590 UZ in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Olympus SP-590 UZ

 FE-3010 SP-590 UZ 

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-590 UZ over the Olympus FE-3010

 SP-590 UZ FE-3010 
Manually focus More accurate focusing

Common features in the Olympus FE-3010 and Olympus SP-590 UZ

 FE-3010 SP-590 UZ 
IntroducedJanuary 2009January 2009Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurement
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-3010 provides external dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 108 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-590 UZ has measurements of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

Compare the Olympus FE-3010 and Olympus SP-590 UZ in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the FE-3010 compared to the SP-590 UZ.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the FE-3010 and SP-590 UZ is 97 and 72 respectively.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing only by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-3010 and SP-590 UZ.

As you can see, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP so you can expect comparable quality of files though you should really take the launch date of the cameras into account.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Portrait photography info
Olympus SP-590 UZ Portrait photography info
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has face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
37
you can focus manually
saves RAW files
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus FE-3010
Street photography with Olympus SP-590 UZ
63
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
environment proof
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Sports photography features
Olympus SP-590 UZ Sports photography features
34
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
38
incredible zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
slow frames per second (6.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Travel photography features
Olympus SP-590 UZ Travel photography features
57
weather proofing
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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environment proof
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
long zoom (676mm)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Landscape photography factors
Olympus SP-590 UZ Landscape photography factors
32
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual exposure
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
46
you can focus manually
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Vlogging factors
Olympus SP-590 UZ Vlogging factors
28
image stabilization (Digital)
has face detect autofocus
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone port
24
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-3010 and Olympus SP-590 UZ
 Olympus FE-3010Olympus SP-590 UZ
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus FE-3010 Olympus SP-590 UZ
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-01-07 2009-01-07
Body design Ultracompact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 -
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 15s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed - 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 8.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 108g (0.24 lb) 413g (0.91 lb)
Physical dimensions 93 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $140 $249