Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic FS12

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic FS12, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SP-590 UZ (12MP) and the FS12 (12MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SP-590 UZ was launched 3 months before the FS12 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-590 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic FS12 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summation of how the SP-590 UZ matches up vs the FS12 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-590 UZ & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-590 UZ Gallery & Panasonic FS12 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-590 UZ has got exterior dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) and the Panasonic FS12 has dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the SP-590 UZ vs the FS12.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SP-590 UZ and FS12 is 72 and 95 respectively.

Often, it is hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions only by researching a spec sheet. The pic below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-590 UZ and FS12.

As you can see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures though you should always take the launch date of the cameras into account.