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 Ricoh GR II and Olympus SP-590 UZ side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Ricoh GR II has external dimensions of 111.7 x 61 x 34.7 mm (4.61 x 3.27 x 1.38″) and weighs 251 g (0.55 lb / 8.85 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 Ricoh GR II and the Olympus SP-590 UZ. Ricoh GR II is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 4mm narrower, 23mm shorter and 46mm thinner than Olympus SP-590 UZ.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Ricoh GR II 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.
Ricoh GR II is significantly lighter (162g ) 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 GR II.
LCD Screen Size and Features
Ricoh GR II'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.