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Olympus E-PL6 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ

Portability
88
Imaging
53
Features
77
Overall
62
Olympus PEN E-PL6 front
 
Olympus SP-590 UZ front
Portability
72
Imaging
34
Features
38
Overall
35

Olympus E-PL6 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Key Specs

Olympus E-PL6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 325g - 111 x 64 x 38mm
  • Released August 2014
  • Renewed by Olympus E-PL7
Olympus SP-590 UZ
(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
  • Launched January 2009
  • Replacement is Olympus SP-600 UZ
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Olympus E-PL6 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Overview

Following is a thorough analysis of the Olympus E-PL6 versus Olympus SP-590 UZ, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both built by Olympus. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the E-PL6 (16MP) and SP-590 UZ (12MP) and the E-PL6 (Four Thirds) and SP-590 UZ (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor size.

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The E-PL6 was introduced 5 years after the SP-590 UZ which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-PL6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus SP-590 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the E-PL6 grades versus the SP-590 UZ in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL6 over the Olympus SP-590 UZ

 E-PL6 SP-590 UZ 
LaunchedAugust 2014January 2009More modern by 68 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-590 UZ over the Olympus E-PL6

 SP-590 UZ E-PL6 

Common features in the Olympus E-PL6 and Olympus SP-590 UZ

 E-PL6 SP-590 UZ 
Manually focus More precise focus

Olympus E-PL6 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-PL6 has physical dimensions of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) while the Olympus SP-590 UZ has measurements of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") and a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

Check out the Olympus E-PL6 versus Olympus SP-590 UZ in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the E-PL6 and the SP-590 UZ.

Olympus E-PL6 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the E-PL6 and SP-590 UZ is 88 and 72 respectively.

Olympus E-PL6 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-PL6 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to see the difference in sensor sizes only by viewing a spec sheet. The image below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PL6 and SP-590 UZ.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The E-PL6 with its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Olympus E-PL6 will result in extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The younger E-PL6 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus E-PL6 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PL6 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PL6 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-PL6
Portrait photography with Olympus SP-590 UZ
71
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
36
you can focus manually
supports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-PL6 Street photography factors
Olympus SP-590 UZ Street photography factors
85
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
features focus via touch
very good ISO range (25,600)
59
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-PL6 Sports photography features
Olympus SP-590 UZ Sports photography features
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
has no phase detect autofocus
38
amazing zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
max frames per second low (6.0 fps)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-PL6 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus SP-590 UZ as a Travel photography camera
85
features focus via touch
good MP (16MP)
display is selfie friendly
58
environment proof
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
long reach (676mm)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-PL6 Landscape photography features
Olympus SP-590 UZ Landscape photography features
80
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
45
you can focus manually
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-PL6 Vlogging info
Olympus SP-590 UZ Vlogging info
79
display is selfie friendly
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lack of microphone port
24
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic socket
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Olympus E-PL6 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PL6 and Olympus SP-590 UZ
 Olympus PEN E-PL6Olympus SP-590 UZ
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus PEN E-PL6 Olympus SP-590 UZ
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-08-01 2009-01-07
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 surface area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 25600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 35 -
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 26-676mm (26.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Total lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 15 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (bundled FL-LM1) 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
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (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 data format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 325 grams (0.72 lb) 413 grams (0.91 lb)
Dimensions 111 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 360 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID BLS-5 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $300 $249