Olympus SP-590 UZ weighs
413 g (0.91 lb / 14.57 oz) and has external dimensions of
116 x 84 x 81 mm (4.57 x 3.31 x 3.19″). Considering that the average weight of DSLR-Like type cameras is 591g, Olympus SP-590 UZ is a remarkably light camera for its class. Even better, with a thickness of only 81mm, it is also quite small, 22mm thinner than the average of its class.
Weight Comparison
DSLR-Like Cameras
Thickness Comparison
DSLR-Like Cameras
In order to give you a better idea about the real life size of Olympus SP-590 UZ, we have added an image of how it looks next to a credit card and an AA type battery.
Now let's compare Olympus SP-590 UZ size with the camera that it replaced: (Check SP-590 UZ vs ). is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 116mm narrower, 84mm shorter and 81mm thinner than Olympus SP-590 UZ.
Below you can find the comparison of the weight and thickness of Olympus SP-590 UZ with its main competitors:
Olympus SP-590 UZ Size Compared to Main Competitors
Weather Sealing
Olympus SP-590 UZ has environmental sealings on its body which makes it a weather resistant camera, providing resistance against the water and dust getting in to the camera. If you like outdoors photography and want to be able to use your camera in extreme conditions, Olympus SP-590 UZ will serve you well.