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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic FH3

Portability
72
Imaging
35
Features
38
Overall
36
Olympus SP-590 UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic FH3 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
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Newer Model is Olympus SP-600 UZ
Panasonic FH3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 165g - 98 x 55 x 24mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS11
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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic FH3 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic FH3, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SP-590 UZ (12MP) and the FH3 (14MP) is very comparable and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SP-590 UZ was manufactured 12 months before the FH3 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-590 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic FH3 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple overview of how the SP-590 UZ scores versus the FH3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-590 UZ over the Panasonic FH3

 SP-590 UZ FH3 
Manually focus Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Olympus SP-590 UZ

 FH3 SP-590 UZ 
ReleasedJanuary 2010January 2009More modern by 12 months

Common features in the Olympus SP-590 UZ and Panasonic FH3

 SP-590 UZ FH3 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic FH3 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus SP-590 UZ offers exterior dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") and a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH3 has specifications of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the SP-590 UZ vs the FH3.

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic FH3 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-590 UZ and FH3 is 72 and 94 respectively.

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic FH3 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic FH3 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes purely by going through technical specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-590 UZ and FH3.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic FH3 to provide greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images much more aggressively. The more aged SP-590 UZ will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic FH3 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FH3 Portrait photography factors
37
manual focus
supports RAW files
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SP-590 UZ
Street photography with Panasonic FH3
60
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SP-590 UZ
Sports photography with Panasonic FH3
38
excellent zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
max frames per second very slow (6.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
max fps very slow (6.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ Travel photography features
Panasonic FH3 Travel photography features
58
environment sealing
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
long zoom (676mm)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
65
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ Landscape photography info
Panasonic FH3 Landscape photography info
46
manual focus
reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
37
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FH3 as a Vlogging camera
24
reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic support
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic FH3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-590 UZ and Panasonic FH3
 Olympus SP-590 UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus SP-590 UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FS11
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-01-07 2010-01-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-676mm (26.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames per second 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 8.00 m 6.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 413 grams (0.91 pounds) 165 grams (0.36 pounds)
Dimensions 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") 98 x 55 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
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