Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Samsung GX-20

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Samsung GX-20, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the SP-590 UZ (12MP) and the GX-20 (15MP) is pretty similar but the SP-590 UZ (1/2.3") and GX-20 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The SP-590 UZ was introduced 12 months after the GX-20 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-590 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a brief summary of how the SP-590 UZ grades vs the GX-20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-590 UZ & Samsung GX-20. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-590 UZ Gallery & Samsung GX-20 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-590 UZ offers physical dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") having a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) and the Samsung GX-20 has measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the SP-590 UZ compared to the GX-20.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-590 UZ and GX-20 is 72 and 58 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes simply by going over a spec sheet. The picture here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-590 UZ and GX-20.

Clearly, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SP-590 UZ using its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh more challenging and the Samsung GX-20 will offer you greater detail using its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The fresher SP-590 UZ is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.