Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic FH20

Below is a comprehensive overview of the Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic FH20, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SP-590 UZ (12MP) and the FH20 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SP-590 UZ was introduced 12 months prior to the FH20 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-590 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic FH20 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a short summary of how the SP-590 UZ scores against the FH20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SP-590 UZ and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SP-590 UZ Gallery and Panasonic FH20 Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-590 UZ offers external dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) while the Panasonic FH20 has proportions of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic FH20 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the SP-590 UZ and the FH20.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-590 UZ and FH20 is 72 and 93 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading through specs. The visual underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-590 UZ and FH20.

All in all, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic FH20 to give more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The older SP-590 UZ is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.