Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic FS42

On this page, we will be contrasting the Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic FS42, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SP-590 UZ (12MP) and the FS42 (10MP) is relatively well matched but the SP-590 UZ (1/2.3") and FS42 (1/2.5") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The SP-590 UZ was launched 3 months earlier than the FS42 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-590 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic FS42 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SP-590 UZ matches up vs the FS42 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-590 UZ & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-590 UZ Gallery & Panasonic FS42 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-590 UZ features physical dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") and a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) while the Panasonic FS42 has proportions of 98mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the SP-590 UZ and the FS42.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SP-590 UZ and FS42 is 72 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading through technical specs. The graphic underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-590 UZ and FS42.

As you can tell, each of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SP-590 UZ featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Olympus SP-590 UZ will resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots more aggressively.