Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic FH25

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Olympus SP-590 UZ and Panasonic FH25, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the SP-590 UZ (12MP) and FH25 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SP-590 UZ was manufactured 24 months prior to the FH25 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-590 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic FH25 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a quick view of how the SP-590 UZ grades versus the FH25 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-590 UZ & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-590 UZ Gallery & Panasonic FH25 Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus SP-590 UZ comes with physical dimensions 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 FH25 has specifications of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the SP-590 UZ vs the FH25.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-590 UZ and FH25 is 72 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by checking specs. The image here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-590 UZ and FH25.

All in all, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Panasonic FH25 to resolve greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged SP-590 UZ is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.