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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic FX48

Portability
72
Imaging
34
Features
38
Overall
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Olympus SP-590 UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic FX48 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
  • Announced January 2009
  • Replacement is Olympus SP-600 UZ
Panasonic FX48
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 53 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FX40
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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic FX48 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Olympus SP-590 UZ versus Panasonic FX48, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SP-590 UZ (12MP) and the FX48 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SP-590 UZ was manufactured about the same time to the FX48 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-590 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic FX48 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the SP-590 UZ grades vs the FX48 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-590 UZ over the Panasonic FX48

 SP-590 UZ FX48 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Olympus SP-590 UZ

 FX48 SP-590 UZ 

Common features in the Olympus SP-590 UZ and Panasonic FX48

 SP-590 UZ FX48 
IntroducedJanuary 2009January 2009Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic FX48 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-590 UZ has got physical 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) whilst the Panasonic FX48 has proportions of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SP-590 UZ versus Panasonic FX48 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the SP-590 UZ compared to the FX48.

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic FX48 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-590 UZ and FX48 is 72 and 95 respectively.

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic FX48 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic FX48 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading a spec sheet. The picture here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-590 UZ and FX48.

As you can see, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same megapixels so you can expect similar quality of images however you would want to factor the launch date of the products into consideration.

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic FX48 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FX48 Portrait photography highlights
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focusing manually
exports RAW files
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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comes with face detection focus
no manual focus
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ Street photography highlights
Panasonic FX48 Street photography highlights
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
weather proof
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ Sports photography factors
Panasonic FX48 Sports photography factors
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great zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
slow fps (6.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SP-590 UZ
Travel photography with Panasonic FX48
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weather proof
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
long zoom (676mm)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ Landscape photography info
Panasonic FX48 Landscape photography info
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focusing manually
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5")
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ Vlogging details
Panasonic FX48 Vlogging details
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quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone support
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rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic FX48 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-590 UZ and Panasonic FX48
 Olympus SP-590 UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-FX48
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus SP-590 UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FX40
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 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 surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-676mm (26.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.5"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/3000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 8.00 m 6.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 413 grams (0.91 lbs) 150 grams (0.33 lbs)
Physical dimensions 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") 95 x 53 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" 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
Storage media xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $249 $325