Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus TG-610

Here is a in-depth assessment of the Olympus SP-590 UZ versus Olympus TG-610, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof and both are sold by Olympus. The resolution of the SP-590 UZ (12MP) and the TG-610 (14MP) is pretty similar and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SP-590 UZ was launched 24 months before the TG-610 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-590 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus TG-610 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SP-590 UZ matches up versus the TG-610 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-590 UZ & Olympus TG-610. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-590 UZ Gallery & Olympus TG-610 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-590 UZ features external dimensions 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 TG-610 has sizing of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SP-590 UZ versus Olympus TG-610 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SP-590 UZ vs the TG-610.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-590 UZ and TG-610 is 72 and 93 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing purely by going over specs. The visual below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-590 UZ and TG-610.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Olympus TG-610 to offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older SP-590 UZ is going to be behind in sensor tech.