Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ

Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Olympus FE-4030 and Olympus SP-590 UZ, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both offered by Olympus. The image resolution of the FE-4030 (14MP) and the SP-590 UZ (12MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FE-4030 was brought out 13 months after the SP-590 UZ which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus FE-4030 being a Compact camera and the Olympus SP-590 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the FE-4030 scores versus the SP-590 UZ when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus FE-4030 and Olympus SP-590 UZ. The entire galleries are available at Olympus FE-4030 Gallery and Olympus SP-590 UZ Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-4030 provides outside dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 146 grams (0.32 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).

Take a look at the Olympus FE-4030 and Olympus SP-590 UZ in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the FE-4030 and the SP-590 UZ.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FE-4030 and SP-590 UZ is 95 and 72 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes only by checking out specs. The image here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-4030 and SP-590 UZ.

All in all, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Olympus FE-4030 to show extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The younger FE-4030 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.