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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic FX75

Portability
72
Imaging
35
Features
38
Overall
36
Olympus SP-590 UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic FX75 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
  • Revealed January 2009
  • New Model is Olympus SP-600 UZ
Panasonic FX75
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
  • 165g - 103 x 55 x 23mm
  • Announced June 2010
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FX70
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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic FX75 Overview

Here is a detailed overview of the Olympus SP-590 UZ and Panasonic FX75, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SP-590 UZ (12MP) and the FX75 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SP-590 UZ was released 17 months prior to the FX75 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-590 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic FX75 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SP-590 UZ scores versus the FX75 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-590 UZ over the Panasonic FX75

 SP-590 UZ FX75 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX75 over the Olympus SP-590 UZ

 FX75 SP-590 UZ 
AnnouncedJune 2010January 2009Fresher by 17 months
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus SP-590 UZ and Panasonic FX75

 SP-590 UZ FX75 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic FX75 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus SP-590 UZ comes with outside measurements of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") and a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX75 has specifications of 103mm x 55mm x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Compare the Olympus SP-590 UZ and Panasonic FX75 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the SP-590 UZ and the FX75.

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic FX75 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-590 UZ and FX75 is 72 and 94 respectively.

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic FX75 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic FX75 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading through technical specs. The graphic here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-590 UZ and FX75.

As you can tell, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Panasonic FX75 to give you more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The older SP-590 UZ is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic FX75 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic FX75 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic FX75 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ Portrait photography details
Panasonic FX75 Portrait photography details
37
focusing manually
exports RAW formats
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ Street photography features
Panasonic FX75 Street photography features
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FX75 Sports photography highlights
38
incredible zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
max frames per second very slow (6.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow fps (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SP-590 UZ
Travel photography with Panasonic FX75
58
weather sealing
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
great reach (676mm)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
67
provides touch focus
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ Landscape photography info
Panasonic FX75 Landscape photography info
46
focusing manually
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
37
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.2)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ Vlogging details
Panasonic FX75 Vlogging details
24
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic port
31
really wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic FX75 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-590 UZ and Panasonic FX75
 Olympus SP-590 UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-FX75
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus SP-590 UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FX70
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-01-07 2010-06-01
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine HD II
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 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-676mm (26.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest 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" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 6.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 8.00 m 7.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite, 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 413 gr (0.91 pounds) 165 gr (0.36 pounds)
Dimensions 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") 103 x 55 x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $249 $139