Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic FH6

Its time to examine more in depth at the Olympus SP-590 UZ versus Panasonic FH6, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SP-590 UZ (12MP) and the FH6 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SP-590 UZ was introduced 4 years earlier than the FH6 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-590 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic FH6 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the SP-590 UZ matches up versus the FH6 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-590 UZ & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SP-590 UZ Gallery & Panasonic FH6 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-590 UZ provides exterior dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") having a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH6 has dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SP-590 UZ versus Panasonic FH6 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the SP-590 UZ and the FH6.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-590 UZ and FH6 is 72 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing merely by seeing technical specs. The visual below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-590 UZ and FH6.

As you can tell, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic FH6 to produce more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older SP-590 UZ will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.