Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus SZ-11

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").

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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.

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.

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.

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.