Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Sony TX20

In this article, we will be looking at the Olympus SP-590 UZ and Sony TX20, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the SP-590 UZ (12MP) and TX20 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SP-590 UZ was brought out 4 years before the TX20 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-590 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony TX20 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short overview of how the SP-590 UZ grades versus the TX20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-590 UZ and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20. The entire galleries are available at Olympus SP-590 UZ Gallery and Sony TX20 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-590 UZ enjoys exterior measurements of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) whilst the Sony TX20 has measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Compare the Olympus SP-590 UZ and Sony TX20 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the SP-590 UZ vs the TX20.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-590 UZ and TX20 is 72 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes purely by viewing a spec sheet. The image below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-590 UZ and TX20.

Clearly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Sony TX20 to provide you with more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged SP-590 UZ will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.