Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ

On this page, we are comparing the Olympus E-P2 and Olympus SP-590 UZ, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are designed by Olympus. The resolution of the E-P2 (12MP) and the SP-590 UZ (12MP) is very similar but the E-P2 (Four Thirds) and SP-590 UZ (1/2.3") boast different sensor size.

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The E-P2 was released 16 months later than the SP-590 UZ making them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-P2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus SP-590 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the E-P2 scores vs the SP-590 UZ with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-P2 & Olympus SP-590 UZ. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-P2 Gallery & Olympus SP-590 UZ Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus E-P2 offers physical measurements of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") having a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Olympus SP-590 UZ has specifications of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") along with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-P2 and Olympus SP-590 UZ in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the E-P2 vs the SP-590 UZ.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-P2 and SP-590 UZ is 86 and 72 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading specs. The graphic here might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-P2 and SP-590 UZ.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras provide the same megapixel count but different sensor sizing. The E-P2 has the larger sensor which should make obtaining shallow DOF less difficult. The more recent E-P2 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.