Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic FP7
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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic FP7 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
- Announced January 2009
- Renewed by Olympus SP-600 UZ
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 147g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
- Launched January 2011
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On this page, we are matching up the Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic FP7, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the SP-590 UZ (12MP) and FP7 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe SP-590 UZ was announced 24 months prior to the FP7 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-590 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SP-590 UZ grades against the FP7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SP-590 UZ & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SP-590 UZ Gallery & Panasonic FP7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-590 UZ over the Panasonic FP7
| SP-590 UZ | FP7 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Olympus SP-590 UZ
| FP7 | SP-590 UZ | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2011 |  | January 2009 | More recent by 24 months |
| Display dimensions | 3.5" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus SP-590 UZ and Panasonic FP7
| SP-590 UZ | FP7 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Equal display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen |
Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic FP7 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus SP-590 UZ comes with outer dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) while the Panasonic FP7 has specifications of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).
Check out the Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic FP7 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the SP-590 UZ versus the FP7.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-590 UZ and FP7 is 72 and 95 respectively.
Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic FP7 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements just by seeing technical specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-590 UZ and FP7.
As you have seen, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic FP7 to provide more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The older SP-590 UZ will be behind with regard to sensor technology.
Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic FP7 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic FP7 Specifications
| Olympus SP-590 UZ | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model | Olympus SP-590 UZ | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
| Announced | 2009-01-07 | 2011-01-05 |
| 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 dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 11 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 26-676mm (26.0x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/3.5-5.9 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | 10cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.7 inches | 3.5 inches |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Display technology | - | TFT Touch Screen LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 60s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 6.0 frames/s | 4.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 8.00 m | 4.90 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure 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 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 413g (0.91 lbs) | 147g (0.32 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") | 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
| 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 | ||
| Battery life | - | 240 images |
| Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Self timer | Yes (12 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at launch | $249 | $227 |