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Olympus E-M5 II vs Olympus SP-590 UZ

Portability
80
Imaging
54
Features
84
Overall
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Olympus OM-D E-M5 II front
 
Olympus SP-590 UZ front
Portability
72
Imaging
35
Features
38
Overall
36

Olympus E-M5 II vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Key Specs

Olympus E-M5 II
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 469g - 124 x 85 x 45mm
  • Announced February 2015
  • Earlier Model is Olympus E-M5
  • New Model is Olympus E-M5 III
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
  • Replacement is Olympus SP-600 UZ
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Olympus E-M5 II vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Olympus E-M5 II and Olympus SP-590 UZ, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are produced by Olympus. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the E-M5 II (16MP) and SP-590 UZ (12MP) and the E-M5 II (Four Thirds) and SP-590 UZ (1/2.3") use totally different sensor size.

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The E-M5 II was unveiled 6 years after the SP-590 UZ which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M5 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus SP-590 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summation of how the E-M5 II grades versus the SP-590 UZ with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M5 II over the Olympus SP-590 UZ

 E-M5 II SP-590 UZ 
IntroducedFebruary 2015January 2009Newer by 75 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1037k230kSharper display (+807k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-590 UZ over the Olympus E-M5 II

 SP-590 UZ E-M5 II 

Common features in the Olympus E-M5 II and Olympus SP-590 UZ

 E-M5 II SP-590 UZ 
Focus manually Very precise focus

Olympus E-M5 II vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Olympus E-M5 II offers outside measurements of 124mm x 85mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") having a weight of 469 grams (1.03 lbs) and the Olympus SP-590 UZ has specifications of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-M5 II and Olympus SP-590 UZ in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the E-M5 II against the SP-590 UZ.

Olympus E-M5 II vs Olympus SP-590 UZ size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-M5 II and SP-590 UZ is 80 and 72 respectively.

Olympus E-M5 II vs Olympus SP-590 UZ top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M5 II vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by checking out technical specs. The picture below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M5 II and SP-590 UZ.

As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The E-M5 II having a larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Olympus E-M5 II will provide extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The younger E-M5 II is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus E-M5 II vs Olympus SP-590 UZ sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M5 II vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M5 II vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M5 II Portrait photography advice
Olympus SP-590 UZ Portrait photography advice
72
manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
includes face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
37
focusing manually
saves RAW formats
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M5 II Street photography information
Olympus SP-590 UZ Street photography information
82
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
provides focus by touch
weather sealing
good high ISO (25,600)
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M5 II as a Sports photography camera
Olympus SP-590 UZ as a Sports photography camera
65
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
terrible battery power (310 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
38
incredible zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M5 II as a Travel photography camera
Olympus SP-590 UZ as a Travel photography camera
74
weather sealing
provides focus by touch
decent megapixels (16MP)
selfie friendly display
terrible battery power (310 CIPA)
58
weather proofing
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
great reach (676mm)
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-M5 II
Landscape photography with Olympus SP-590 UZ
74
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
terrible battery power (310 shots)
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focusing manually
rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-M5 II
Vlogging with Olympus SP-590 UZ
82
selfie friendly display
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have microphone jack
24
rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone jack
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Olympus E-M5 II vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M5 II and Olympus SP-590 UZ
 Olympus OM-D E-M5 IIOlympus SP-590 UZ
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M5 II Olympus SP-590 UZ
Type Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2015-02-06 2009-01-07
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VII -
Sensor type MOS 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 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
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
Lowest native ISO 200 64
RAW data
Lowest boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 81 -
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 26-676mm (26.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Available lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 1,037k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 15 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 8.00 m
Flash settings Auto, redeye, fill, off, redeye slow sync, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 640 x 480 (30p) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 469g (1.03 lb) 413g (0.91 lb)
Dimensions 124 x 85 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") 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 12.4 not tested
DXO Low light rating 896 not tested
Other
Battery life 310 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID BLN-1 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $699 $249