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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus TG-6

Portability
72
Imaging
35
Features
38
Overall
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Olympus SP-590 UZ front
 
Olympus Tough TG-6 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
54
Overall
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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus TG-6 Key Specs

Olympus SP-590 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 413g - 116 x 84 x 81mm
  • Announced January 2009
  • New Model is Olympus SP-600 UZ
Olympus TG-6
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 253g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Announced May 2019
  • Replaced the Olympus TG-5
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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus TG-6 Overview

Here is a comprehensive review of the Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus TG-6, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof and they are both created by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SP-590 UZ (12MP) and the TG-6 (12MP) is very close and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SP-590 UZ was revealed 11 years before the TG-6 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-590 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus TG-6 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SP-590 UZ grades vs the TG-6 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-590 UZ over the Olympus TG-6

 SP-590 UZ TG-6 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Olympus SP-590 UZ

 TG-6 SP-590 UZ 
AnnouncedMay 2019January 2009Fresher by 126 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SP-590 UZ and Olympus TG-6

 SP-590 UZ TG-6 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus TG-6 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus SP-590 UZ has got outside measurements 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-6 has specifications of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs).

Check the Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus TG-6 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the SP-590 UZ against the TG-6.

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus TG-6 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-590 UZ and TG-6 is 72 and 90 respectively.

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus TG-6 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus TG-6 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing only by viewing specifications. The visual here should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-590 UZ and TG-6.

Plainly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution so you can expect comparable quality of photos although you would want to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The older SP-590 UZ will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus TG-6 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ Portrait photography highlights
Olympus TG-6 Portrait photography highlights
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manual focus
supports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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manual focus
includes face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
no manual control
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ as a Street photography camera
Olympus TG-6 as a Street photography camera
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
65
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (253 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ Sports photography advice
Olympus TG-6 Sports photography advice
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long zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
slow frames per second (6.0 frames per second)
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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high fps (20.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
great battery life (340 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ as a Travel photography camera
Olympus TG-6 as a Travel photography camera
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weather proof
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
long reach (676mm)
low MP (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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great battery life (340 CIPA)
environment proof
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competition (253g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ Landscape photography info
Olympus TG-6 Landscape photography info
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manual focus
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
great battery life (340 per charge)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ Vlogging features
Olympus TG-6 Vlogging features
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reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic port
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rather wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
no mic port
heavier than competition (253g)
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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus TG-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-590 UZ and Olympus TG-6
 Olympus SP-590 UZOlympus Tough TG-6
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus SP-590 UZ Olympus Tough TG-6
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2009-01-07 2019-05-22
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic VIII
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-676mm (26.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames/s 20.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 8.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Slow sync. (1st curtain), Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Fill- in, Manual, Flash Off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PC
Highest video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 Built-in
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 413g (0.91 lb) 253g (0.56 lb)
Physical dimensions 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 340 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID - LI-92B
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support)
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $249 $449