Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic S1
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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic S1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 413g - 116 x 84 x 81mm
- Announced January 2009
- Later Model is Olympus SP-600 UZ
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Leica L Mount
- 1021g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
- Announced February 2019
Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic S1 Overview
Below, we will be reviewing the Olympus SP-590 UZ versus Panasonic S1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SP-590 UZ (12MP) and S1 (24MP) and the SP-590 UZ (1/2.3") and S1 (Full frame) come with totally different sensor dimensions.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe SP-590 UZ was unveiled 11 years earlier than the S1 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-590 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic S1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the SP-590 UZ grades vs the S1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic S1 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-590 UZ & Panasonic Lumix DC-S1. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-590 UZ Gallery & Panasonic S1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-590 UZ over the Panasonic S1
SP-590 UZ | S1 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Olympus SP-590 UZ
S1 | SP-590 UZ | |||
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Announced | February 2019 | January 2009 | More recent by 122 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimension | 3.2" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 2100k | 230k | Crisper screen (+1870k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus SP-590 UZ and Panasonic S1
SP-590 UZ | S1 | |||
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Manual focus | Very accurate focus | |||
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen |
Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to lug around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-590 UZ enjoys outside measurements of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") having a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) while the Panasonic S1 has dimensions of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") with a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs).
Compare the Olympus SP-590 UZ versus Panasonic S1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the SP-590 UZ compared to the S1.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-590 UZ and S1 is 72 and 54 respectively.
Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-590 UZ and S1.
As you can see, each of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SP-590 UZ having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Panasonic S1 will deliver extra detail having an extra 12MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older SP-590 UZ is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.
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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic S1 Specifications
Olympus SP-590 UZ | Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus SP-590 UZ | Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Pro Mirrorless |
Announced | 2009-01-07 | 2019-02-01 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 35.6 x 23.8mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 847.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 6000 x 4000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 51200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 204800 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 225 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Leica L |
Lens zoom range | 26-676mm (26.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | - |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 30 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 2.7" | 3.2" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 2,100 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 5,760 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.78x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 60s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/8000s |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | - | 1/8000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 6.0 frames/s | 9.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 8.00 m | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/320s |
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 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 413 gr (0.91 lbs) | 1021 gr (2.25 lbs) |
Dimensions | 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") | 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 95 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 25.2 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 14.5 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 3333 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 380 photos |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (12 or 2 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | - |
Card slots | Single | 2 |
Cost at release | $249 | $2,498 |