Olympus E-PL1 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ
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Olympus E-PL1 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 334g - 115 x 72 x 42mm
- Introduced May 2010
- Successor is Olympus E-PL1s
(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
- Replacement is Olympus SP-600 UZ
Olympus E-PL1 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Overview
Lets take a closer look at the Olympus E-PL1 versus Olympus SP-590 UZ, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are built by Olympus. The image resolution of the E-PL1 (12MP) and the SP-590 UZ (12MP) is fairly comparable but the E-PL1 (Four Thirds) and SP-590 UZ (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizes.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe E-PL1 was revealed 17 months later than the SP-590 UZ making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-PL1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus SP-590 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the E-PL1 scores vs the SP-590 UZ in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus E-PL1 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PL1 and Olympus SP-590 UZ. The full galleries are provided at Olympus E-PL1 Gallery and Olympus SP-590 UZ Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL1 over the Olympus SP-590 UZ
E-PL1 | SP-590 UZ | |||
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Revealed | May 2010 | January 2009 | More recent by 17 months |
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-590 UZ over the Olympus E-PL1
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Common features in the Olympus E-PL1 and Olympus SP-590 UZ
E-PL1 | SP-590 UZ | |||
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Manual focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 2.7" | 2.7" | Identical display dimensions | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Olympus E-PL1 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-PL1 has got physical measurements of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") along with a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Olympus SP-590 UZ has dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).
Look at the Olympus E-PL1 versus Olympus SP-590 UZ in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the E-PL1 vs the SP-590 UZ.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the E-PL1 and SP-590 UZ is 86 and 72 respectively.
Olympus E-PL1 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Sensor Comparison
Usually, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements merely by checking out a spec sheet. The visual below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PL1 and SP-590 UZ.
As you can see, both cameras posses the exact same resolution but not the same sensor measurements. The E-PL1 contains the larger sensor which will make obtaining bokeh less difficult. The more modern E-PL1 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
Olympus E-PL1 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-PL1 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL1 | Olympus SP-590 UZ | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus PEN E-PL1 | Olympus SP-590 UZ |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2010-05-17 | 2009-01-07 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Truepic V | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Full resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 3968 x 2976 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 11 | - |
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 |
Total lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | HyperCrystal LCD AR (Anti-Reflective) coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | Electronic |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 15 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames/s | 6.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 10.00 m | 8.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/160 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 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 | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | 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 | 334 grams (0.74 lb) | 413 grams (0.91 lb) |
Dimensions | 115 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") | 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 54 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.5 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.1 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 487 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 290 photographs | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | BLS-1 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (12 or 2 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $288 | $249 |