Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus SZ-11
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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus SZ-11 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed January 2009
- Updated by Olympus SP-600 UZ
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-500mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
- Introduced July 2011

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus SZ-11 Overview
Here, we are evaluating the Olympus SP-590 UZ versus Olympus SZ-11, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are designed by Olympus. The image resolution of the SP-590 UZ (12MP) and the SZ-11 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The SP-590 UZ was announced 3 years earlier than the SZ-11 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-590 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SZ-11 being a Compact camera.
Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the SP-590 UZ matches up vs the SZ-11 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus SZ-11 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SP-590 UZ and Olympus SZ-11. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SP-590 UZ Gallery and Olympus SZ-11 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-590 UZ over the Olympus SZ-11
SP-590 UZ | SZ-11 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focus |
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the Olympus SP-590 UZ
SZ-11 | SP-590 UZ | |||
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Introduced | July 2011 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 31 months |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SP-590 UZ and Olympus SZ-11
SP-590 UZ | SZ-11 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Missing Touch display |
Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus SZ-11 Physical Comparison
If you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-590 UZ offers external measurements of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-11 has measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).
Examine the Olympus SP-590 UZ versus Olympus SZ-11 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the SP-590 UZ vs the SZ-11.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-590 UZ and SZ-11 is 72 and 89 respectively.

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus SZ-11 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions only by seeing technical specs. The image below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-590 UZ and SZ-11.
As you can tell, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus SZ-11 to provide extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged SP-590 UZ will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus SZ-11 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus SZ-11 Specifications
Olympus SP-590 UZ | Olympus SZ-11 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Olympus |
Model | Olympus SP-590 UZ | Olympus SZ-11 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2009-01-07 | 2011-07-27 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | TruePic III+ |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-676mm (26.0x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/3.0-6.9 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 6.0fps | 7.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 8.00 m | 9.30 m (@ ISO 1600) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 413 grams (0.91 pounds) | 226 grams (0.50 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") | 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 200 photographs |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (12 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $249 | $253 |