Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic FX700
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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic FX700 Key Specs
(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
- Updated by Olympus SP-600 UZ
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
- 176g - 104 x 56 x 25mm
- Revealed July 2010
Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic FX700 Overview
Its time to look a bit more closely at the Olympus SP-590 UZ and Panasonic FX700, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SP-590 UZ (12MP) and the FX700 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe SP-590 UZ was introduced 18 months earlier than the FX700 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-590 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic FX700 being a Compact camera.
Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a simple view of how the SP-590 UZ scores versus the FX700 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic FX700 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-590 UZ & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-590 UZ Gallery & Panasonic FX700 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-590 UZ over the Panasonic FX700
SP-590 UZ | FX700 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Olympus SP-590 UZ
FX700 | SP-590 UZ | |||
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Revealed | July 2010 | January 2009 | Fresher by 18 months | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus SP-590 UZ and Panasonic FX700
SP-590 UZ | FX700 | |||
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Focus manually | Very precise focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic FX700 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-590 UZ comes with exterior dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") having a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX700 has measurements of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).
Compare the Olympus SP-590 UZ and Panasonic FX700 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the SP-590 UZ compared to the FX700.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-590 UZ and FX700 is 72 and 94 respectively.
Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic FX700 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing purely by going over specs. The photograph here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-590 UZ and FX700.
All in all, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic FX700 to deliver more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older SP-590 UZ is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic FX700 Specifications
Olympus SP-590 UZ | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus SP-590 UZ | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2009-01-07 | 2010-07-21 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Venus Engine FHD |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-676mm (26.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/2.2-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 60 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 6.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 8.00 m | 7.40 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 413g (0.91 lbs) | 176g (0.39 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") | 104 x 56 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Self timer | Yes (12 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $249 | $399 |