Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus SP-820UZ

Here is a comprehensive review of the Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus SP-820UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are created by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SP-590 UZ (12MP) and the SP-820UZ (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SP-590 UZ was launched 4 years earlier than the SP-820UZ and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-590 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SP-820UZ being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the SP-590 UZ scores versus the SP-820UZ with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-590 UZ & Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus SP-590 UZ Gallery & Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera, you'll have to consider 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") with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-820UZ has sizing of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") with a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the SP-590 UZ and the SP-820UZ.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SP-590 UZ and SP-820UZ is 72 and 69 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing just by reviewing specifications. The graphic below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-590 UZ and SP-820UZ.

To sum up, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Olympus SP-820UZ to offer you more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs more aggressively. The older SP-590 UZ is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.