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

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").

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.

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus TG-3 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-590 UZ over the Olympus TG-3
SP-590 UZ | TG-3 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Olympus SP-590 UZ
TG-3 | SP-590 UZ | |||
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Released | March 2014 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 63 months |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SP-590 UZ and Olympus TG-3
SP-590 UZ | TG-3 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus TG-3 Specifications
Olympus SP-590 UZ | Olympus Tough TG-3 | |
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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 |