Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic FP7

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").

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The 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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.