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 SH-3 and Olympus SP-590 UZ side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Olympus SH-3 has external dimensions of 109 x 63 x 42 mm (4.29 x 2.48 x 1.65″) and weighs 271 g (0.60 lb / 9.56 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 SH-3 and the Olympus SP-590 UZ. Olympus SH-3 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 7mm narrower, 21mm shorter and 39mm thinner than Olympus SP-590 UZ.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Olympus SH-3 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 SH-3 is significantly lighter (142g ) than the Olympus SP-590 UZ which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.
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 SH-3.
LCD Screen Size and Features
Olympus SH-3's 3.00" LCD screen is slightly larger than Olympus SP-590 UZ's 2.7" screen.
Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.