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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus 7000

Portability
72
Imaging
35
Features
38
Overall
36
Olympus SP-590 UZ front
 
Olympus Stylus 7000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus 7000 Key Specs

Olympus SP-590 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • New Model is Olympus SP-600 UZ
Olympus 7000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-260mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 172g - 96 x 56 x 25mm
  • Released January 2009
  • Additionally referred to as mju 7000
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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus 7000 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus 7000, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are offered by Olympus. The resolution of the SP-590 UZ (12MP) and the 7000 (12MP) is very well matched and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SP-590 UZ was unveiled at a similar time to the 7000 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-590 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus 7000 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SP-590 UZ scores vs the 7000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-590 UZ over the Olympus 7000

 SP-590 UZ 7000 
Focus manually More accurate focus

Reasons to pick Olympus 7000 over the Olympus SP-590 UZ

 7000 SP-590 UZ 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus SP-590 UZ and Olympus 7000

 SP-590 UZ 7000 
ReleasedJanuary 2009January 2009Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus 7000 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-590 UZ provides physical measurements of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") having a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) and the Olympus 7000 has measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus 7000 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the SP-590 UZ vs the 7000.

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus 7000 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-590 UZ and 7000 is 72 and 94 respectively.

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus 7000 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus 7000 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions just by looking at specifications. The pic here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-590 UZ and 7000.

Plainly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs although you should factor the launch date of the products into consideration.

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus 7000 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus 7000 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus 7000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SP-590 UZ
Portrait photography with Olympus 7000
37
has manual focus
saves RAW formats
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
21
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ Street photography highlights
Olympus 7000 Street photography highlights
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ Sports photography highlights
Olympus 7000 Sports photography highlights
38
long zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ as a Travel photography camera
Olympus 7000 as a Travel photography camera
58
weather proofing
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
very long reach (676mm)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
56
built-in flash
long reach (260mm)
missing Timelapse function
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ Landscape photography info
Olympus 7000 Landscape photography info
46
has manual focus
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
32
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ Vlogging factors
Olympus 7000 Vlogging factors
24
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic socket
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone port
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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus 7000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-590 UZ and Olympus 7000
 Olympus SP-590 UZOlympus Stylus 7000
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus SP-590 UZ Olympus Stylus 7000
Also Known as - mju 7000
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-01-07 2009-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 64 50
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-676mm (26.0x) 37-260mm (7.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.5-5.3
Macro focusing distance 1cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 6.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 8.00 m 4.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 413g (0.91 pounds) 172g (0.38 pounds)
Dimensions 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") 96 x 56 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage media xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $249 $280