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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic FX78

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Olympus SP-590 UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic FX78 Key Specs

Olympus SP-590 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 413g - 116 x 84 x 81mm
  • Launched January 2009
  • Replacement is Olympus SP-600 UZ
Panasonic FX78
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
  • 142g - 100 x 55 x 21mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FX77
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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic FX78 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-590 UZ over the Panasonic FX78

 SP-590 UZ FX78 
Manually focus More precise focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX78 over the Olympus SP-590 UZ

 FX78 SP-590 UZ 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2009More modern by 24 months
Display dimension3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus SP-590 UZ and Panasonic FX78

 SP-590 UZ FX78 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic FX78 Physical Comparison

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).

Examine the Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic FX78 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic FX78 size comparison

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

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic FX78 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic FX78 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic FX78 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic FX78 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic FX78 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FX78 as a Portrait photography camera
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you can focus manually
delivers RAW formats
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FX78 as a Street photography camera
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has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FX78 as a Sports photography camera
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great zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
max frames per second low (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (200 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FX78 as a Travel photography camera
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weather proofing
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
very long reach (676mm)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
bad battery life (200 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ Landscape photography details
Panasonic FX78 Landscape photography details
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you can focus manually
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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decently wide (24mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
lack of manual mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
bad battery life (200 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FX78 Vlogging highlights
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pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
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decently wide (24mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic port
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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic FX78 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-590 UZ and Panasonic FX78
 Olympus SP-590 UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-FX78
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus SP-590 UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FX77
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-01-07 2011-01-25
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-676mm (26.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/2.5-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3.5 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1400 secs
Continuous shutter speed 6.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 8.00 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 413 grams (0.91 lbs) 142 grams (0.31 lbs)
Dimensions 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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
Battery life - 200 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $249 $210