Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ

Lets take a more detailed look at the Olympus FE-4000 and Olympus SP-590 UZ, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are sold by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the FE-4000 (12MP) and the SP-590 UZ (12MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FE-4000 was revealed 7 months after the SP-590 UZ and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus FE-4000 being a Compact camera and the Olympus SP-590 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the FE-4000 scores versus the SP-590 UZ in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus FE-4000 and Olympus SP-590 UZ. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-4000 Gallery and Olympus SP-590 UZ Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera often, you need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus FE-4000 has got outside dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Olympus SP-590 UZ has specifications of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus FE-4000 and Olympus SP-590 UZ in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the FE-4000 vs the SP-590 UZ.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-4000 and SP-590 UZ is 95 and 72 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions just by looking at technical specs. The pic here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-4000 and SP-590 UZ.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP and you should expect similar quality of files although you should always factor the production date of the products into consideration. The more modern FE-4000 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.