Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus TG-810

Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Olympus SP-590 UZ and Olympus TG-810, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are manufactured by Olympus. The image resolution of the SP-590 UZ (12MP) and the TG-810 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SP-590 UZ was introduced 3 years before the TG-810 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-590 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus TG-810 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SP-590 UZ matches up versus the TG-810 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-590 UZ & Olympus TG-810. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-590 UZ Gallery & Olympus TG-810 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-590 UZ has exterior dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") along with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-810 has sizing of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the SP-590 UZ and the TG-810.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-590 UZ and TG-810 is 72 and 92 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes simply by viewing specs. The picture here might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-590 UZ and TG-810.

All in all, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Olympus TG-810 to result in more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged SP-590 UZ will be behind with regard to sensor tech.