Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic FP5

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Olympus SP-590 UZ and Panasonic FP5, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SP-590 UZ (12MP) and the FP5 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SP-590 UZ was unveiled 24 months earlier than the FP5 making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-590 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic FP5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SP-590 UZ matches up versus the FP5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SP-590 UZ and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5. The full galleries are provided at Olympus SP-590 UZ Gallery and Panasonic FP5 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-590 UZ provides outer measurements of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") and a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) while the Panasonic FP5 has proportions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Check out the Olympus SP-590 UZ and Panasonic FP5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the SP-590 UZ against the FP5.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-590 UZ and FP5 is 72 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing only by going through specs. The visual here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-590 UZ and FP5.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic FP5 to produce greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older SP-590 UZ will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.