Olympus E-PM1 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ
89 Imaging
48 Features
52 Overall
49
72 Imaging
34 Features
38 Overall
35
Olympus E-PM1 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 265g - 110 x 64 x 34mm
- Launched November 2011
- New Model is Olympus E-PM2
(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
- Updated by Olympus SP-600 UZ
Olympus E-PM1 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Overview
The following is a thorough analysis of the Olympus E-PM1 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are designed by Olympus. The image resolution of the E-PM1 (12MP) and the SP-590 UZ (12MP) is relatively similar but the E-PM1 (Four Thirds) and SP-590 UZ (1/2.3") have totally different sensor dimensions.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe E-PM1 was launched 2 years after the SP-590 UZ which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-PM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus SP-590 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise view of how the E-PM1 grades versus the SP-590 UZ in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus E-PM1 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-PM1 and Olympus SP-590 UZ. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PM1 Gallery and Olympus SP-590 UZ Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PM1 over the Olympus SP-590 UZ
E-PM1 | SP-590 UZ | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Announced | November 2011 | January 2009 | Newer by 35 months | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-590 UZ over the Olympus E-PM1
SP-590 UZ | E-PM1 |
---|
Common features in the Olympus E-PM1 and Olympus SP-590 UZ
E-PM1 | SP-590 UZ | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manual focus | More precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | No Touch screen |
Olympus E-PM1 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PM1 comes with exterior measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs) whilst 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-PM1 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the E-PM1 vs the SP-590 UZ.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the E-PM1 and SP-590 UZ is 89 and 72 respectively.
Olympus E-PM1 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading technical specs. The picture below may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PM1 and SP-590 UZ.
As you can tell, both cameras come with the identical resolution albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The E-PM1 uses the bigger sensor which should make getting shallower DOF simpler. The more recent E-PM1 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.
Olympus E-PM1 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Street Comparison
Sports Comparison
Travel Comparison
Landscape Comparison
Vlogging Comparison
Olympus E-PM1 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PM1 | Olympus SP-590 UZ | |
---|---|---|
General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus PEN E-PM1 | Olympus SP-590 UZ |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2011-11-23 | 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 measurements | 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 | - |
Peak resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 3968 x 2976 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
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 range | - | 1cm |
Number of lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | Electronic |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 15s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 6.0 frames/s | 6.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 8.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/160s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video file format | AVCHD, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 | 265g (0.58 lbs) | 413g (0.91 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 64 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 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 | 21.0 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 499 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 shots | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | BLS-5 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (12 or 2 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $499 | $249 |