Olympus E-PL3 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ
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Olympus E-PL3 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 313g - 110 x 64 x 37mm
- Introduced September 2011
- Earlier Model is Olympus E-PL2
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 413g - 116 x 84 x 81mm
- Announced January 2009
- New Model is Olympus SP-600 UZ
Olympus E-PL3 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Overview
Following is a in-depth analysis of the Olympus E-PL3 and Olympus SP-590 UZ, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both created by Olympus. The image resolution of the E-PL3 (12MP) and the SP-590 UZ (12MP) is relatively well matched but the E-PL3 (Four Thirds) and SP-590 UZ (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizes.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe E-PL3 was introduced 2 years after the SP-590 UZ which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-PL3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus SP-590 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the E-PL3 scores vs the SP-590 UZ with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus E-PL3 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-PL3 and Olympus SP-590 UZ. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-PL3 Gallery and Olympus SP-590 UZ Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL3 over the Olympus SP-590 UZ
E-PL3 | SP-590 UZ | |||
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Announced | September 2011 | January 2009 | More modern by 33 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-590 UZ over the Olympus E-PL3
SP-590 UZ | E-PL3 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-PL3 and Olympus SP-590 UZ
E-PL3 | SP-590 UZ | |||
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Manual focus | More exact focus | |||
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Olympus E-PL3 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PL3 offers outer measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) and the Olympus SP-590 UZ has proportions 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-PL3 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 differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the E-PL3 versus the SP-590 UZ.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL3 and SP-590 UZ is 88 and 72 respectively.
Olympus E-PL3 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Sensor Comparison
Often, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes just by looking at specs. The pic underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL3 and SP-590 UZ.
All in all, both the cameras posses the exact same resolution albeit not the same sensor sizes. The E-PL3 comes with the bigger sensor which will make obtaining shallow DOF simpler. The younger E-PL3 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
Olympus E-PL3 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-PL3 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL3 | Olympus SP-590 UZ | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus PEN E-PL3 | Olympus SP-590 UZ |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2011-09-20 | 2009-01-07 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Truepic VI | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | - |
Highest Possible resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 3968 x 2976 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 64 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 35 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 26-676mm (26.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/2.8-5.0 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 1cm |
Number of lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 460k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | Electronic |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 15 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 6.0 frames per sec | 6.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 8.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/160 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video format | AVCHD, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 313 gr (0.69 lb) | 413 gr (0.91 lb) |
Dimensions | 110 x 64 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") | 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 52 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 20.9 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 499 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 photos | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | BLS-5 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (12 or 2 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $399 | $249 |