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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic G100

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Olympus SP-590 UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 front
Portability
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Imaging
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Features
76
Overall
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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic G100 Key Specs

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
  • Released January 2009
  • Replacement is Olympus SP-600 UZ
Panasonic G100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 3840 x 1920 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 352g - 116 x 83 x 54mm
  • Announced June 2020
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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic G100 Overview

Following is a complete analysis of the Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic G100, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the SP-590 UZ (12MP) and G100 (20MP) and the SP-590 UZ (1/2.3") and G100 (Four Thirds) posses different sensor sizes.

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The SP-590 UZ was brought out 12 years prior to the G100 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-590 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic G100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SP-590 UZ matches up versus the G100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-590 UZ over the Panasonic G100

 SP-590 UZ G100 

Reasons to pick Panasonic G100 over the Olympus SP-590 UZ

 G100 SP-590 UZ 
AnnouncedJune 2020January 2009More modern by 139 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1840k230kSharper display (+1610k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus SP-590 UZ and Panasonic G100

 SP-590 UZ G100 
Manual focus Very exact focusing

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic G100 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-590 UZ comes with physical measurements of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") and a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G100 has sizing of 116mm x 83mm x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") along with a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the SP-590 UZ versus the G100.

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic G100 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-590 UZ and G100 is 72 and 81 respectively.

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic G100 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic G100 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes purely by checking out a spec sheet. The pic below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-590 UZ and G100.

Clearly, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SP-590 UZ due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Panasonic G100 will provide greater detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged SP-590 UZ will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic G100 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic G100 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic G100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SP-590 UZ
Portrait photography with Panasonic G100
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you can focus manually
saves RAW files
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
77
manual focus
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
offers face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ Street photography information
Panasonic G100 Street photography information
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image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
78
screen articulates
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
includes focus via touch
very good ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ Sports photography advice
Panasonic G100 Sports photography advice
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incredible zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
56
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/500 seconds)
does not have image stabilization
low battery pack (270 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ Travel photography advice
Panasonic G100 Travel photography advice
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weather sealing
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
great zoom (676mm)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
78
connects via bluetooth
includes focus via touch
MP count decent (20MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
low battery pack (270 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ Landscape photography details
Panasonic G100 Landscape photography details
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you can focus manually
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
low battery pack (270 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic G100 as a Vlogging camera
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relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic port
78
screen is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
offers face detection autofocus
high video quality (3840 x 1920 pxls)
has external microphone port
does not have image stabilization
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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic G100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-590 UZ and Panasonic G100
 Olympus SP-590 UZPanasonic Lumix DC-G100
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus SP-590 UZ Panasonic Lumix DC-G100
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2009-01-07 2020-06-24
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 6400 25600
Min native ISO 64 200
RAW support
Min enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 26-676mm (26.0x) -
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.0 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Number of lenses - 107
Crop factor 5.9 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 1,840 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,680 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/500s
Max silent shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 8.00 m 3.60 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye redduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 3840 x 1920 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC3840 x 1920 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC3840 x 1920 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC
Maximum video resolution 640x480 3840x1920
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 413g (0.91 pounds) 352g (0.78 pounds)
Physical dimensions 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") 116 x 83 x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1")
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 life - 270 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported)
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $249 $698