Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus SP-810 UZ

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Olympus SP-590 UZ versus Olympus SP-810 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are built by Olympus. The resolution of the SP-590 UZ (12MP) and the SP-810 UZ (14MP) is relatively similar and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SP-590 UZ was introduced 3 years earlier than the SP-810 UZ and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the SP-590 UZ matches up against the SP-810 UZ when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-590 UZ and Olympus SP-810 UZ. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-590 UZ Gallery and Olympus SP-810 UZ Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-590 UZ has got exterior measurements of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-810 UZ has sizing of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") along with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

Check the Olympus SP-590 UZ versus Olympus SP-810 UZ in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the SP-590 UZ compared to the SP-810 UZ.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-590 UZ and SP-810 UZ is 72 and 78 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements only by reviewing specs. The visual here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-590 UZ and SP-810 UZ.

All in all, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Olympus SP-810 UZ to offer you more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older SP-590 UZ is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.