Olympus E-M1 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ
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Olympus E-M1 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 497g - 130 x 94 x 63mm
- Revealed October 2013
- Replacement is Olympus E-M1 II
(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
- Revealed January 2009
- Successor is Olympus SP-600 UZ
Olympus E-M1 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Overview
On this page, we are contrasting the Olympus E-M1 and Olympus SP-590 UZ, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both sold by Olympus. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the E-M1 (16MP) and SP-590 UZ (12MP) and the E-M1 (Four Thirds) and SP-590 UZ (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizes.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe E-M1 was introduced 4 years later than the SP-590 UZ and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus SP-590 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the E-M1 grades against the SP-590 UZ in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus E-M1 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus OM-D E-M1 and Olympus SP-590 UZ. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-M1 Gallery and Olympus SP-590 UZ Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 over the Olympus SP-590 UZ
E-M1 | SP-590 UZ | |||
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Revealed | October 2013 | January 2009 | More recent by 59 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1037k | 230k | Sharper display (+807k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-590 UZ over the Olympus E-M1
SP-590 UZ | E-M1 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-M1 and Olympus SP-590 UZ
E-M1 | SP-590 UZ | |||
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Manually focus | More precise focus | |||
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen |
Olympus E-M1 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to lug around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus E-M1 has got physical measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 63mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.5") having a weight of 497 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst 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).
See the Olympus E-M1 and Olympus SP-590 UZ in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the E-M1 against the SP-590 UZ.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the E-M1 and SP-590 UZ is 71 and 72 respectively.
Olympus E-M1 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements merely by checking specifications. The visual underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M1 and SP-590 UZ.
To sum up, the two cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The E-M1 having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Olympus E-M1 will resolve more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos more aggressively. The fresher E-M1 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.
Olympus E-M1 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-M1 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M1 | Olympus SP-590 UZ | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus OM-D E-M1 | Olympus SP-590 UZ |
Category | Pro Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2013-10-28 | 2009-01-07 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePIC VII | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3968 x 2976 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 81 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 26-676mm (26.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/2.8-5.0 |
Macro focusing range | - | 1cm |
Number of lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 1,037 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 15 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames per second | 6.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 8.00 m |
Flash modes | Flash Auto, Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain), Manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/320 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video data format | H.264, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 497 grams (1.10 lb) | 413 grams (0.91 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 130 x 94 x 63mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.5") | 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 73 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.0 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.7 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 757 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 pictures | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | BLN-1 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes (12 or 2 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail price | $799 | $249 |