Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ

The following is a extended overview of the Olympus FE-5010 and Olympus SP-590 UZ, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are sold by Olympus. The resolution of the FE-5010 (12MP) and the SP-590 UZ (12MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FE-5010 was launched very close to the SP-590 UZ which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus FE-5010 being a Compact camera and the Olympus SP-590 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the FE-5010 grades versus the SP-590 UZ with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus FE-5010 & Olympus SP-590 UZ. The complete galleries are available at Olympus FE-5010 Gallery & Olympus SP-590 UZ Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-5010 has physical measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Olympus SP-590 UZ has sizing of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") having a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the FE-5010 vs the SP-590 UZ.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FE-5010 and SP-590 UZ is 96 and 72 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions only by checking out specifications. The image here might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-5010 and SP-590 UZ.

To sum up, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of files though you would want to consider the launch date of the cameras into account.