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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic FP1

Portability
72
Imaging
34
Features
38
Overall
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Olympus SP-590 UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic FP1 Key Specs

Olympus SP-590 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 413g - 116 x 84 x 81mm
  • Released January 2009
  • Renewed by Olympus SP-600 UZ
Panasonic FP1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Released January 2010
Photography Glossary

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic FP1 Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic FP1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SP-590 UZ (12MP) and the FP1 (12MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SP-590 UZ was revealed 12 months before the FP1 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-590 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic FP1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the SP-590 UZ grades vs the FP1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-590 UZ over the Panasonic FP1

 SP-590 UZ FP1 
Manually focus Very precise focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Olympus SP-590 UZ

 FP1 SP-590 UZ 
ReleasedJanuary 2010January 2009Fresher by 12 months

Common features in the Olympus SP-590 UZ and Panasonic FP1

 SP-590 UZ FP1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic FP1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-590 UZ has got outside measurements of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") and a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) and the Panasonic FP1 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

Check out the Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic FP1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the SP-590 UZ against the FP1.

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic FP1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SP-590 UZ and FP1 is 72 and 95 respectively.

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic FP1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic FP1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing just by checking out technical specs. The graphic here may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-590 UZ and FP1.

As you have seen, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of files although you may want to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The older SP-590 UZ will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic FP1 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic FP1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic FP1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FP1 as a Portrait photography camera
36
you can focus manually
supports RAW files
no external flash support
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ Street photography advice
Panasonic FP1 Street photography advice
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than competition (151 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ Sports photography advice
Panasonic FP1 Sports photography advice
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excellent zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
low frames per second (6.0 fps)
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FP1 as a Travel photography camera
58
environment proofing
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
great zoom (676mm)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (151g)
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SP-590 UZ
Landscape photography with Panasonic FP1
45
you can focus manually
decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ Vlogging advice
Panasonic FP1 Vlogging advice
24
decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
more heavy than competition (151 grams)
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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic FP1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-590 UZ and Panasonic FP1
 Olympus SP-590 UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-FP1
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus SP-590 UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2009-01-07 2010-01-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine IV
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 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-676mm (26.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 8.00 m 4.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 413g (0.91 pounds) 151g (0.33 pounds)
Dimensions 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $249 $153