Olympus E-M5 III vs Olympus SP-590 UZ

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Olympus E-M5 III and Olympus SP-590 UZ, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are produced by Olympus. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the E-M5 III (20MP) and SP-590 UZ (12MP) and the E-M5 III (Four Thirds) and SP-590 UZ (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-M5 III was brought out 10 years later than the SP-590 UZ and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M5 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus SP-590 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the E-M5 III grades versus the SP-590 UZ with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus OM-D E-M5 III and Olympus SP-590 UZ. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus E-M5 III Gallery and Olympus SP-590 UZ Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M5 III has outside measurements of 125mm x 85mm x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") having a weight of 414 grams (0.91 lbs) while the Olympus SP-590 UZ has dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") along with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

See the Olympus E-M5 III and Olympus SP-590 UZ in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the E-M5 III compared to the SP-590 UZ.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the E-M5 III and SP-590 UZ is 80 and 72 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements only by looking at technical specs. The photograph underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M5 III and SP-590 UZ.

As you have seen, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The E-M5 III because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Olympus E-M5 III will give more detail having its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The newer E-M5 III is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.