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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic FS25

Portability
72
Imaging
34
Features
38
Overall
35
Olympus SP-590 UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic FS25 Key Specs

Olympus SP-590 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 413g - 116 x 84 x 81mm
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Renewed by Olympus SP-600 UZ
Panasonic FS25
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 148g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Released January 2009
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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic FS25 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic FS25, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SP-590 UZ (12MP) and the FS25 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SP-590 UZ was launched within a month of the FS25 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-590 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic FS25 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SP-590 UZ scores versus the FS25 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-590 UZ over the Panasonic FS25

 SP-590 UZ FS25 
Manually focus Very precise focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Olympus SP-590 UZ

 FS25 SP-590 UZ 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus SP-590 UZ and Panasonic FS25

 SP-590 UZ FS25 
ReleasedJanuary 2009January 2009Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic FS25 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus SP-590 UZ provides outer measurements 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 FS25 has specifications of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic FS25 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the SP-590 UZ versus the FS25.

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic FS25 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-590 UZ and FS25 is 72 and 95 respectively.

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic FS25 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic FS25 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-590 UZ and FS25.

As you can see, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels and you should expect similar quality of pictures though you really should take the production date of the products into consideration.

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic FS25 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ Portrait photography details
Panasonic FS25 Portrait photography details
36
has manual focus
exports RAW files
no external flash support
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
26
features face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ Street photography information
Panasonic FS25 Street photography information
59
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ Sports photography factors
Panasonic FS25 Sports photography factors
38
excellent zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SP-590 UZ
Travel photography with Panasonic FS25
58
weather proofing
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
long zoom (676mm)
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
51
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ Landscape photography features
Panasonic FS25 Landscape photography features
45
has manual focus
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
32
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SP-590 UZ
Vlogging with Panasonic FS25
24
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone socket
28
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
wide angle not the best (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone port
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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic FS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-590 UZ and Panasonic FS25
 Olympus SP-590 UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus SP-590 UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-01-07 2009-01-27
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-676mm (26.0x) 29-145mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 6.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 8.00 m 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 413g (0.91 lbs) 148g (0.33 lbs)
Physical dimensions 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shooting
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $249 $230