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Casio EX-FH25 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ

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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-FH25 front
 
Olympus SP-590 UZ front
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Casio EX-FH25 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Key Specs

Casio EX-FH25
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-520mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 524g - 122 x 81 x 83mm
  • Revealed July 2010
Olympus SP-590 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 413g - 116 x 84 x 81mm
  • Revealed January 2009
  • New Model is Olympus SP-600 UZ
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Casio EX-FH25 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Casio EX-FH25 and Olympus SP-590 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Casio and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the EX-FH25 (10MP) and the SP-590 UZ (12MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-FH25 was unveiled 19 months later than the SP-590 UZ which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a quick overview of how the EX-FH25 matches up against the SP-590 UZ when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH25 over the Olympus SP-590 UZ

 EX-FH25 SP-590 UZ 
RevealedJuly 2010January 2009Fresher by 19 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-590 UZ over the Casio EX-FH25

 SP-590 UZ EX-FH25 

Common features in the Casio EX-FH25 and Olympus SP-590 UZ

 EX-FH25 SP-590 UZ 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-FH25 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-FH25 offers external dimensions of 122mm x 81mm x 83mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.3") along with a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs) while the Olympus SP-590 UZ has specifications of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") having a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-FH25 against the SP-590 UZ.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FH25 and SP-590 UZ is 69 and 72 respectively.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FH25 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing just by going through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-FH25 and SP-590 UZ.

Clearly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Olympus SP-590 UZ to provide more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The younger EX-FH25 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FH25 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FH25 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Portrait photography information
Olympus SP-590 UZ Portrait photography information
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manual focus
delivers RAW formats
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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manual focus
delivers RAW formats
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Street photography advice
Olympus SP-590 UZ Street photography advice
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (524g)
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has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Sports photography details
Olympus SP-590 UZ Sports photography details
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incredible zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
fast continuous shooting (40.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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long zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Travel photography details
Olympus SP-590 UZ Travel photography details
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flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
long reach (520mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (524 grams)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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weather proofing
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
long reach (676mm)
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Landscape photography details
Olympus SP-590 UZ Landscape photography details
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manual focus
pretty wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse mode
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manual focus
rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus SP-590 UZ as a Vlogging camera
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pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (524g)
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rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone jack
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Casio EX-FH25 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FH25 and Olympus SP-590 UZ
 Casio Exilim EX-FH25Olympus SP-590 UZ
General Information
Brand Casio Olympus
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FH25 Olympus SP-590 UZ
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-07-06 2009-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-520mm (20.0x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 15 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 40.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.30 m 8.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (120, 30fps), 448 x 336 (30, 120, 240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 524 gr (1.16 lbs) 413 gr (0.91 lbs)
Dimensions 122 x 81 x 83mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.3") 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $450 $249