Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic FH1

Let's examine more in depth at the Olympus SP-590 UZ versus Panasonic FH1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SP-590 UZ (12MP) and the FH1 (12MP) is very comparable and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SP-590 UZ was released 12 months before the FH1 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-590 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic FH1 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the SP-590 UZ matches up vs the FH1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-590 UZ & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-590 UZ Gallery & Panasonic FH1 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-590 UZ has outside measurements of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") along with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) and the Panasonic FH1 has sizing of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the SP-590 UZ compared to the FH1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-590 UZ and FH1 is 72 and 95 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specs. The pic below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-590 UZ and FH1.

All in all, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of images though you might want to take the age of the cameras into account. The more aged SP-590 UZ will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.