Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus 7010

The following is a extensive comparison of the Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus 7010, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are designed by Olympus. The image resolution of the SP-590 UZ (12MP) and the 7010 (12MP) is very close and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SP-590 UZ was announced 6 months prior to the 7010 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-590 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus 7010 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SP-590 UZ scores versus the 7010 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-590 UZ and Olympus Stylus 7010. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SP-590 UZ Gallery and Olympus 7010 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-590 UZ enjoys outer dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) and the Olympus 7010 has proportions of 98mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

Check out the Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus 7010 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the SP-590 UZ and the 7010.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-590 UZ and 7010 is 72 and 94 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by researching technical specs. The image underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-590 UZ and 7010.

As you have seen, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of images but you need to consider the production date of the cameras into account.