Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus SP-600 UZ

The following is a in depth comparison of the Olympus SP-590 UZ and Olympus SP-600 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both designed by Olympus. The resolution of the SP-590 UZ (12MP) and the SP-600 UZ (12MP) is pretty similar and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SP-590 UZ was revealed 13 months prior to the SP-600 UZ which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-590 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SP-600 UZ being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple view of how the SP-590 UZ grades vs the SP-600 UZ for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-590 UZ and Olympus SP-600 UZ. The full galleries are provided at Olympus SP-590 UZ Gallery and Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-590 UZ enjoys physical 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) and the Olympus SP-600 UZ has sizing of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") having a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).

See the Olympus SP-590 UZ and Olympus SP-600 UZ in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the SP-590 UZ versus the SP-600 UZ.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SP-590 UZ and SP-600 UZ is 72 and 69 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions simply by going over specs. The image underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-590 UZ and SP-600 UZ.

All in all, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels so you should expect similar quality of images although you may want to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged SP-590 UZ is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.