Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, We are going to illustrate Olympus SP-590 UZ and Olympus SP-600 UZ 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). Olympus SP-600 UZ has external dimensions of 110 x 90 x 91 mm (4.33 x 3.54 x 3.58″) and weighs 455 g (1.00 lb / 16.05 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front view size comparison of Olympus SP-590 UZ and Olympus SP-600 UZ. Olympus SP-590 UZ is 6mm shorter and 10mm thinner than Olympus SP-600 UZ but it is also 6mm wider.
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Comparison image of Olympus SP-590 UZ and Olympus SP-600 UZ Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View
Here is the back view size comparison of Olympus SP-590 UZ and Olympus SP-600 UZ.
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Comparison image of Olympus SP-590 UZ and Olympus SP-600 UZ Size and Weight - Back View
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 42g lighter than the Olympus SP-600 UZ but we don't think this will make a significant difference.
Weather Sealing
With its weather sealed body, we believe that SP-590 UZ has a big advantage over SP-600 UZ which doesn't provide any kind of environmental sealing.
LCD Screen Size and Features
Olympus SP-590 UZ and Olympus SP-600 UZ's LCD screens has the same diagonal size of 2.7".
Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.