Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus SP-610UZ

Here is a extensive overview of the Olympus SP-590 UZ versus Olympus SP-610UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are sold by Olympus. The resolution of the SP-590 UZ (12MP) and the SP-610UZ (14MP) is very close and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SP-590 UZ was announced 24 months prior to the SP-610UZ making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-590 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SP-610UZ being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SP-590 UZ scores against the SP-610UZ in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-590 UZ and Olympus SP-610UZ. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-590 UZ Gallery and Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus SP-590 UZ has physical measurements of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") having a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-610UZ has specifications of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") and a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

Check out the Olympus SP-590 UZ versus Olympus SP-610UZ in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the SP-590 UZ vs the SP-610UZ.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-590 UZ and SP-610UZ is 72 and 79 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing simply by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-590 UZ and SP-610UZ.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Olympus SP-610UZ to render more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos much more aggressively. The older SP-590 UZ will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.