Olympus SP-590 Ultra Zoom

Olympus SP-590UZ review, find out how the SP-590UZ stacks up against the competition in our real-world review with in-depth image quality comparisons.

Another new digital camera of note to be released in the last week is the Olympus SP-590UZ. By far the feature to note on the SP-590UZ is its zoom – an impressive 26x optical zoom which gives those using it the equivalent of a 26-676mm focal range. The Olympus SP-590UZ has a 12 megapixel image

A compact digicam with the longest optical zoom range currently available plus a special Bird Watching mode.Twenty-six times optical zoom is a big ask for a compact, small-sensor digicam, even with optical image stabilisation built-in. Yet that's what Olympus is offering in its 12-megapixel SP590 UZ model. Equipped with P, A, S and M shooting modes, the SP590 UZ is designed to appeal to photographers who want an extended zoom range without the hassle of carrying extra lenses. Many compromises have been made to achieve these objectives.

The Olympus SP-590UZ is officially the World's most far-reaching ultra-zoom, featuring an incredible 26x zoom lens that provides a focal range of 26-676mm. Everything from wide-angle landscapes up to close up nature and action shots is within easy reach of the 12 megapixel SP590 UZ, all within a compact body that can easily fit into a small camera bag. Other key features offered by the SP-590 UZ include Dual Image Stabilisation, 2.7 inch LCD screen, macro mode of 1cm, 10fps shooting (at 3 megapixels), and PASM creative shooting modes. Priced at $449.99 / £360 and available in black, we find out if the Olympus SP-590UZ is all the camera you'll ever need...

Review posted 09/16/2009Olympus continues to unleash powerful mega-zoom cameras with their SP series offerings. The SP-590 UZ maintains the tradition of this line, offering a superb optical zoom lens that reaches out to an equivalent of 676mm, while at the same time offering a nice wide angle extreme

Olympus SP-590 UZ

The Olympus SP-590UZ is equipped with a massive 26x zoom

With a 26x zoom telephoto lens equivalent to 676mm, the SP590 is the most powerful super-zoom in the world - for now...

Olympus SP-590 UZ is a 12.0MP Small Sensor Superzoom camera with a 1/2.3-inch sized CCD sensor and 26-676 mm F2.8-5.0 lens. Read our SP-590 UZ review to find its pros and cons.

Review posted 09/16/2009Olympus continues to unleash powerful mega-zoom cameras with their SP series offerings. The SP-590 UZ maintains the tradition of this line, offering a superb optical zoom lens that reaches out to an equivalent of 676mm, while at the same time offering a nice wide angle extreme