Testseek.com have collected 46 expert reviews of the Olympus SP-590 Ultra Zoom and the average rating is 75%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Olympus SP-590 Ultra Zoom.
April 2009
(75%)
46 Reviews
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Olympus continues to produce powerful ultra-zoom (UZ) models, with the latest being the SP-590UZ. Like past models, the SP-590 offers power and versatility, while at the same time still providing an easy to use platform. Key features of this model incl...
The Olympus SP-590UZ arrived with a splash, thanks to it's record-breaking zoom magnification. However, it comes up against stiff competition from other companies putting forward strong cameras in the ultrazoom category. Even though the Olympus has...
Abstract: Mega zoom cameras have been under a lot of pressure for a small period of time, mainly caused by the launch of affordable entry-level DSLR cameras. The manufacturer reckoned on a quicker switch from compact to DSLR, making the mega zoom segment superfl...
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Published: 2009-08-10, Author: Lori , review by: cnet.com
MyMode holds four groups of custom settings.
Image noise and softness even at low ISO sensitivities.
Aside from a debatably useful 26x zoom lens, theres little thats notable about the Olympus SP-590 UZ.
Largest lens range in the class at present, Good image and color quality, Mechanical image stabilization, Good shutter response,
Sometimes inconsistent AF at telephoto, Digital image stabilization, Battery life apt to be below average without rigid shooting protocols,
The Olympus SP-590 UZ should appeal to a broad spectrum of folks for whom an ultrazoom is the instrument of choice - there's all the auto and scene shooting options any dedicated Point and Shoot user could dream of, as well as the face detection and sm...
If you're ready to take a step up from an automatic point-and-shoot camera to something that gives you a little more creative control, the SP-590UZ makes an excellent choice. Any camera that combines a small sensor and an extreme zoom range is going to...
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Published: 2009-06-02, Author: Neil , review by: techworld.com
A mixed bag. We liked the extreme aspirations of the Olympus SP-590Z but felt it didn’t fully realise that 24x zoom’s potential. Against that is the solid dual-stabilisation setup and the lack of noise in good light. ...
The Olympus SP590 Ultra Zoom is a decent super-zoom camera, but certainly not the best out there. The Olympus SP590 boasts the world’s largest zoom lens for a fixed lens camera (that’s 26X optical zoom), a 2.7 inch LCD, full manual controls an...
