Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic ZS200

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.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-590 UZ & Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200. The full galleries are provided at Olympus SP-590 UZ Gallery & Panasonic ZS200 Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.