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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic ZS200

Portability
72
Imaging
34
Features
38
Overall
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Olympus SP-590 UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 front
Portability
86
Imaging
54
Features
66
Overall
58

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic ZS200 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
  • Announced January 2009
  • Later Model is Olympus SP-600 UZ
Panasonic ZS200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 340g - 111 x 66 x 45mm
  • Released February 2018
  • Other Name is Lumix DC-TZ200
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS100
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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic ZS200 Overview

Below is a detailed analysis of the Olympus SP-590 UZ versus Panasonic ZS200, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the SP-590 UZ (12MP) and ZS200 (20MP) and the SP-590 UZ (1/2.3") and ZS200 (1") provide different sensor size.

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The SP-590 UZ was unveiled 10 years earlier than the ZS200 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-590 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS200 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SP-590 UZ grades vs the ZS200 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-590 UZ over the Panasonic ZS200

 SP-590 UZ ZS200 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS200 over the Olympus SP-590 UZ

 ZS200 SP-590 UZ 
ReleasedFebruary 2018January 2009More recent by 110 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1240k230kSharper screen (+1010k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus SP-590 UZ and Panasonic ZS200

 SP-590 UZ ZS200 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic ZS200 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-590 UZ features 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 ZS200 has measurements of 111mm x 66mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") and a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SP-590 UZ versus Panasonic ZS200 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the SP-590 UZ and the ZS200.

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic ZS200 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SP-590 UZ and ZS200 is 72 and 86 respectively.

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic ZS200 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic ZS200 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements just by looking through specs. The visual underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-590 UZ and ZS200.

All in all, both of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SP-590 UZ with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Panasonic ZS200 will render extra detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older SP-590 UZ will be behind in sensor innovation.

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic ZS200 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic ZS200 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic ZS200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ Portrait photography advice
Panasonic ZS200 Portrait photography advice
36
has manual focus
exports RAW files
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
65
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
supports face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ Street photography details
Panasonic ZS200 Street photography details
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
77
image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
provides focus by touch
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS200 as a Sports photography camera
38
long zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
70
long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
supports tracking focus
good battery power (370 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ Travel photography features
Panasonic ZS200 Travel photography features
58
environment proofing
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
long zoom (676mm)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
76
good battery power (370 shots)
connects via bluetooth
provides focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (360mm)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ Landscape photography info
Panasonic ZS200 Landscape photography info
45
has manual focus
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
70
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
good battery power (370 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS200 as a Vlogging camera
24
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
35
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
missing mic socket
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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic ZS200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-590 UZ and Panasonic ZS200
 Olympus SP-590 UZPanasonic Lumix DC-ZS200
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus SP-590 UZ Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200
Alternative name - Lumix DC-TZ200
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-01-07 2018-02-13
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD MOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Highest boosted ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 64 125
RAW data
Min boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-676mm (26.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 2.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 1,240k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,330k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.53x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shooting rate 6.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 8.00 m 6.80 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) -
Highest video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 413 grams (0.91 lb) 340 grams (0.75 lb)
Physical dimensions 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") 111 x 66 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 370 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible)
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $249 $800