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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus 6020

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Olympus SP-590 UZ front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus 6020 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
  • Released January 2009
  • Renewed by Olympus SP-600 UZ
Olympus 6020
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 122g - 95 x 62 x 22mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Also referred to as mju Tough 6020
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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus 6020 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Olympus SP-590 UZ versus Olympus 6020, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof and both of them are produced by Olympus. The image resolution of the SP-590 UZ (12MP) and the 6020 (13MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SP-590 UZ was announced 13 months prior to the 6020 making them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-590 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus 6020 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SP-590 UZ matches up against the 6020 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-590 UZ over the Olympus 6020

 SP-590 UZ 6020 
Manual focus Very accurate focus

Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Olympus SP-590 UZ

 6020 SP-590 UZ 
IntroducedFebruary 2010January 2009More modern by 13 months

Common features in the Olympus SP-590 UZ and Olympus 6020

 SP-590 UZ 6020 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display sizing
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus 6020 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-590 UZ enjoys outside measurements of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") having a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) whilst the Olympus 6020 has dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SP-590 UZ versus Olympus 6020 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the SP-590 UZ versus the 6020.

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus 6020 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-590 UZ and 6020 is 72 and 95 respectively.

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus 6020 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus 6020 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes only by checking technical specs. The picture underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-590 UZ and 6020.

As you can tell, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus 6020 to give extra detail with its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged SP-590 UZ is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus 6020 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus 6020 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus 6020 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ Portrait photography details
Olympus 6020 Portrait photography details
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focusing manually
saves RAW formats
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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megapixel count good (13 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SP-590 UZ
Street photography with Olympus 6020
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
lighter than competitors in class (122g)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ Sports photography advice
Olympus 6020 Sports photography advice
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long zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (13MP)
supports tracking autofocus
environment sealing
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ as a Travel photography camera
Olympus 6020 as a Travel photography camera
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environment proofing
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
long reach (676mm)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
70
lighter than competitors in class (122g)
environment sealing
megapixel count good (13MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus 6020 as a Landscape photography camera
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focusing manually
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (13 megapixels)
environment sealing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ as a Vlogging camera
Olympus 6020 as a Vlogging camera
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fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic jack
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decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (122 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus 6020 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-590 UZ and Olympus 6020
 Olympus SP-590 UZOlympus Stylus Tough 6020
General Information
Company Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus SP-590 UZ Olympus Stylus Tough 6020
Also Known as - mju Tough 6020
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2009-01-07 2010-02-02
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic III
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 13MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 64 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-676mm (26.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 1/4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 8.00 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 413 grams (0.91 pounds) 122 grams (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Battery ID - Li-50B
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $249 $279