Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic FS25

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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-590 UZ and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25. The complete galleries are available at Olympus SP-590 UZ Gallery and Panasonic FS25 Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.