Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus SP-590 UZ

Its time to take a closer look at the Olympus SP-565UZ and Olympus SP-590 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both offered by Olympus. The image resolution of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and the SP-590 UZ (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SP-565UZ was unveiled around the same time to the SP-590 UZ and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-565UZ being a Compact camera and the Olympus SP-590 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a brief view of how the SP-565UZ grades against the SP-590 UZ with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SP-565UZ and Olympus SP-590 UZ. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery and Olympus SP-590 UZ Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus SP-565UZ features outside measurements of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-590 UZ has specifications of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") having a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SP-565UZ and Olympus SP-590 UZ in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the SP-565UZ versus the SP-590 UZ.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-565UZ and SP-590 UZ is 72 and 72 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading through specifications. The visual below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-565UZ and SP-590 UZ.

To sum up, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Olympus SP-590 UZ to give you greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively.