Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic FX78

Lets look a little more in depth at the Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic FX78, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SP-590 UZ (12MP) and the FX78 (12MP) is very close and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SP-590 UZ was revealed 24 months prior to the FX78 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-590 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic FX78 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SP-590 UZ grades vs the FX78 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-590 UZ and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78. The full galleries are provided at Olympus SP-590 UZ Gallery and Panasonic FX78 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-590 UZ comes with exterior 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) while the Panasonic FX78 has proportions of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the SP-590 UZ against the FX78.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-590 UZ and FX78 is 72 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes purely by researching specifications. The picture here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-590 UZ and FX78.

Plainly, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP and you should expect comparable quality of photos although you need to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged SP-590 UZ will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.