Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus 8010

The following is a thorough analysis of the Olympus SP-590 UZ and Olympus 8010, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are offered by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SP-590 UZ (12MP) and the 8010 (13MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SP-590 UZ was unveiled 13 months before the 8010 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-590 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus 8010 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a brief summary of how the SP-590 UZ grades versus the 8010 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-590 UZ and Olympus Stylus Tough 8010. The full galleries are provided at Olympus SP-590 UZ Gallery and Olympus 8010 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus SP-590 UZ comes with outer measurements of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) and the Olympus 8010 has specifications of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SP-590 UZ and Olympus 8010 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SP-590 UZ versus the 8010.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-590 UZ and 8010 is 72 and 92 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions only by checking technical specs. The pic below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-590 UZ and 8010.

As you can tell, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Olympus 8010 to resolve extra detail having an extra 1MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SP-590 UZ is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.