Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus TG-3

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.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-590 UZ and Olympus Tough TG-3. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-590 UZ Gallery and Olympus TG-3 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.