Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, we are going to illustrate the Olympus SP-565UZ and Olympus SP-590 UZ side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Olympus SP-565UZ has external dimensions of 116 x 84 x 81 mm (4.57 x 3.31 x 3.19″) and weighs 413 g (0.91 lb / 14.57 oz) (including batteries). Olympus SP-590 UZ has external dimensions of 116 x 84 x 81 mm (4.57 x 3.31 x 3.19″) and weighs 413 g (0.91 lb / 14.57 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Olympus SP-565UZ and the Olympus SP-590 UZ. In this case, we can see that Olympus SP-565UZ and Olympus SP-590 UZ have the exact same height, width and thickness.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Olympus SP-565UZ and Olympus SP-590 UZ.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Olympus SP-565UZ and Olympus SP-590 UZ have exactly the same weight of 413g.
Weather Sealing
Thanks to the weather-sealed body of the SP-590 UZ, you can use this camera with more confidence under conditions where there is risk of exposure to water and dust compared to the SP-565UZ.
LCD Screen Size and Features
Olympus SP-590 UZ's 2.70" LCD screen is slightly larger than Olympus SP-565UZ's 2.5" screen.
Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.