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-590 UZ and Nikon L840 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. 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). Nikon L840 has external dimensions of 114 x 89 x 96 mm (4.49 x 3.5 x 3.78″) and weighs 538 g (1.19 lb / 18.98 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Olympus SP-590 UZ and the Nikon L840. Olympus SP-590 UZ is 5mm shorter and 15mm thinner than Nikon L840 but it is also 2mm wider.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Olympus SP-590 UZ and Nikon L840.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Olympus SP-590 UZ is significantly lighter (125g ) than the Nikon L840 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.
Weather Sealing
With its weather-sealed body, we believe that the SP-590 UZ has a big advantage over the L840 which doesn't provide any kind of environmental sealing.
LCD Screen Size and Features
Nikon L840's 3.00" LCD screen is slightly larger than Olympus SP-590 UZ's 2.7" screen.
In addition to the size advantage, Nikon L840 LCD screen also has a
Tilting feature where you can change the angle of the screen to make it easier to shoot from waist or over-the-head levels. On the other hand, Olympus SP-590 UZ has a fixed type screen which provides less flexibility in shooting positions compared to L840.