Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

Here is a in depth assessment of the Olympus SP-590 UZ and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both offered by Olympus. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the SP-590 UZ (12MP) and SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SP-590 UZ was launched 4 years earlier than the SZ-31MR iHS and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-590 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the SP-590 UZ matches up against the SZ-31MR iHS for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SP-590 UZ & Olympus SZ-31MR iHS. The complete galleries are available at Olympus SP-590 UZ Gallery & Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-590 UZ offers exterior dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") and a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) whilst the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS has sizing of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Compare the Olympus SP-590 UZ and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the SP-590 UZ compared to the SZ-31MR iHS.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-590 UZ and SZ-31MR iHS is 72 and 89 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading through specs. The graphic underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-590 UZ and SZ-31MR iHS.

All in all, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS to give more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The older SP-590 UZ is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.