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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus TG-3

Portability
72
Imaging
35
Features
38
Overall
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Olympus SP-590 UZ front
 
Olympus Tough TG-3 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus TG-3 Key Specs

Olympus SP-590 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Updated by Olympus SP-600 UZ
Olympus TG-3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
  • Released March 2014
  • Updated by Olympus TG-4
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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus TG-3 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Olympus SP-590 UZ and Olympus TG-3, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof and both are manufactured by Olympus. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the SP-590 UZ (12MP) and TG-3 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SP-590 UZ was released 6 years before the TG-3 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-590 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus TG-3 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a short summary of how the SP-590 UZ grades against the TG-3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-590 UZ over the Olympus TG-3

 SP-590 UZ TG-3 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Olympus SP-590 UZ

 TG-3 SP-590 UZ 
ReleasedMarch 2014January 2009More modern by 63 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SP-590 UZ and Olympus TG-3

 SP-590 UZ TG-3 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus TG-3 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus SP-590 UZ comes with physical measurements of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") having a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) while the Olympus TG-3 has specifications of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

Check out the Olympus SP-590 UZ and Olympus TG-3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the SP-590 UZ against the TG-3.

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus TG-3 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-590 UZ and TG-3 is 72 and 90 respectively.

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus TG-3 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus TG-3 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes only by looking through specifications. The image here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-590 UZ and TG-3.

Plainly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Olympus TG-3 to result in greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots more aggressively. The more aged SP-590 UZ will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus TG-3 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus TG-3 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus TG-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ Portrait photography highlights
Olympus TG-3 Portrait photography highlights
37
manual focus
supports RAW files
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
37
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ as a Street photography camera
Olympus TG-3 as a Street photography camera
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
weather proof
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competition (247 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ Sports photography factors
Olympus TG-3 Sports photography factors
38
long zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
max frames per second very slow (6.0 frames/s)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
47
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
good battery (330 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ Travel photography info
Olympus TG-3 Travel photography info
58
weather proof
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
great zoom (676mm)
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
74
good battery (330 CIPA)
environment sealing
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competition (247 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ Landscape photography advice
Olympus TG-3 Landscape photography advice
46
manual focus
decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
weather proof
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
56
fairly wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
good battery (330 per charge)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ Vlogging info
Olympus TG-3 Vlogging info
24
decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic port
34
fairly wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
missing microphone port
more heavy than competition (247g)
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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus TG-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-590 UZ and Olympus TG-3
 Olympus SP-590 UZOlympus Tough TG-3
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus SP-590 UZ Olympus Tough TG-3
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2009-01-07 2014-03-31
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic VII
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-676mm (26.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 8.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 413 gr (0.91 lb) 247 gr (0.54 lb)
Physical dimensions 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 330 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - LI-92B
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $249 $350