Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus TG-1 iHS

Lets take a deeper look at the Olympus SP-590 UZ and Olympus TG-1 iHS, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are produced by Olympus. The image resolution of the SP-590 UZ (12MP) and the TG-1 iHS (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SP-590 UZ was brought out 4 years earlier than the TG-1 iHS which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology 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-1 iHS being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the SP-590 UZ grades against the TG-1 iHS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-590 UZ and Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-590 UZ Gallery and Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-590 UZ enjoys outside 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) and the Olympus TG-1 iHS has proportions of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SP-590 UZ and Olympus TG-1 iHS in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the SP-590 UZ vs the TG-1 iHS.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-590 UZ and TG-1 iHS is 72 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes purely by going through specifications. The image here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-590 UZ and TG-1 iHS.

Plainly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same MP so you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you should consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged SP-590 UZ will be behind with regard to sensor technology.