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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus 5010

Portability
72
Imaging
35
Features
38
Overall
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Olympus SP-590 UZ front
 
Olympus Stylus 5010 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus 5010 Key Specs

Olympus SP-590 UZ
(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
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Later Model is Olympus SP-600 UZ
Olympus 5010
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Alternate Name is mju 5010
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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus 5010 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Olympus SP-590 UZ and Olympus 5010, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact and both are designed by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SP-590 UZ (12MP) and the 5010 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SP-590 UZ was introduced 12 months prior to the 5010 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-590 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus 5010 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SP-590 UZ grades versus the 5010 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-590 UZ over the Olympus 5010

 SP-590 UZ 5010 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Olympus 5010 over the Olympus SP-590 UZ

 5010 SP-590 UZ 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010January 2009More modern by 12 months

Common features in the Olympus SP-590 UZ and Olympus 5010

 SP-590 UZ 5010 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus 5010 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-590 UZ enjoys external measurements 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 5010 has sizing of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Check out the Olympus SP-590 UZ and Olympus 5010 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the SP-590 UZ versus the 5010.

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus 5010 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-590 UZ and 5010 is 72 and 96 respectively.

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus 5010 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus 5010 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes simply by going through specs. The picture here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-590 UZ and 5010.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Olympus 5010 to show more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SP-590 UZ will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus 5010 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus 5010 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus 5010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SP-590 UZ
Portrait photography with Olympus 5010
37
you can focus manually
exports RAW formats
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ as a Street photography camera
Olympus 5010 as a Street photography camera
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ as a Sports photography camera
Olympus 5010 as a Sports photography camera
38
amazing zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
continuous shooting slow (6.0 fps)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
39
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ as a Travel photography camera
Olympus 5010 as a Travel photography camera
58
weather sealing
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
long reach (676mm)
low MP (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
65
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ Landscape photography factors
Olympus 5010 Landscape photography factors
46
you can focus manually
quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
38
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ Vlogging info
Olympus 5010 Vlogging info
24
quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic socket
29
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic port
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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus 5010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-590 UZ and Olympus 5010
 Olympus SP-590 UZOlympus Stylus 5010
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus SP-590 UZ Olympus Stylus 5010
Also called - mju 5010
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-01-07 2010-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 64 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-676mm (26.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 7cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 6.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 8.00 m 4.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 413g (0.91 lb) 126g (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 model - Li-50B
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $249 $150