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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus 8000

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 8000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus 8000 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
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Renewed by Olympus SP-600 UZ
Olympus 8000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 182g - 95 x 62 x 22mm
  • Launched July 2009
  • Additionally referred to as mju Tough 8000
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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus 8000 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus 8000, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are designed by Olympus. The image resolution of the SP-590 UZ (12MP) and the 8000 (12MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SP-590 UZ was announced 5 months before the 8000 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-590 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus 8000 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a simple view of how the SP-590 UZ grades against the 8000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-590 UZ over the Olympus 8000

 SP-590 UZ 8000 
Manually focus Very accurate focus

Reasons to pick Olympus 8000 over the Olympus SP-590 UZ

 8000 SP-590 UZ 

Common features in the Olympus SP-590 UZ and Olympus 8000

 SP-590 UZ 8000 
LaunchedJanuary 2009July 2009Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus 8000 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-590 UZ has got outer dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") and a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) while the Olympus 8000 has sizing of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus 8000 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the SP-590 UZ versus the 8000.

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus 8000 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-590 UZ and 8000 is 72 and 94 respectively.

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus 8000 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus 8000 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions simply by researching specifications. The pic below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-590 UZ and 8000.

To sum up, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs but you will want to take the age of the cameras into account.

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus 8000 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus 8000 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus 8000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ Portrait photography details
Olympus 8000 Portrait photography details
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focusing manually
saves RAW files
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ Street photography features
Olympus 8000 Street photography features
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has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SP-590 UZ
Sports photography with Olympus 8000
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great zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ as a Travel photography camera
Olympus 8000 as a Travel photography camera
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environment sealing
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
very long zoom (676mm)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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environment sealing
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ Landscape photography highlights
Olympus 8000 Landscape photography highlights
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focusing manually
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ Vlogging advice
Olympus 8000 Vlogging advice
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relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone support
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reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic support
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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus 8000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-590 UZ and Olympus 8000
 Olympus SP-590 UZOlympus Stylus Tough 8000
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus SP-590 UZ Olympus Stylus Tough 8000
Also called as - mju Tough 8000
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-01-07 2009-07-01
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
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 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 64 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-676mm (26.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.5-5.1
Macro focusing distance 1cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 1/4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 8.00 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 413g (0.91 lb) 182g (0.40 lb)
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
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Storage type xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $249 $380