Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic FP1
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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic FP1 Key Specs
(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
(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
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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").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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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Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-590 UZ and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1. The full galleries are provided at Olympus SP-590 UZ Gallery and Panasonic FP1 Gallery.
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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2010 |  | January 2009 | Fresher by 12 months |
Common features in the Olympus SP-590 UZ and Panasonic FP1
| SP-590 UZ | FP1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen sizing | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equivalent screen sizing |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact 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.
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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic FP1 Specifications
| Olympus SP-590 UZ | Panasonic 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 |