Clicky

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic FZ200

Portability
72
Imaging
35
Features
38
Overall
36
Olympus SP-590 UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 front
Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
64
Overall
47

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic FZ200 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
  • Announced January 2009
  • Successor is Olympus SP-600 UZ
Panasonic FZ200
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
  • Revealed July 2012
  • Succeeded the Panasonic FZ100
  • Successor is Panasonic FZ300
Apple patent reveals improved iPhone camera durability

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic FZ200 Overview

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Olympus SP-590 UZ and Panasonic FZ200, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SP-590 UZ (12MP) and the FZ200 (12MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

TikTok Developing Photo App to Challenge Instagram's Dominance

The SP-590 UZ was launched 4 years earlier than the FZ200 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the SP-590 UZ scores against the FZ200 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuit
	
	

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-590 UZ over the Panasonic FZ200

 SP-590 UZ FZ200 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ200 over the Olympus SP-590 UZ

 FZ200 SP-590 UZ 
RevealedJuly 2012January 2009More recent by 42 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Olympus SP-590 UZ and Panasonic FZ200

 SP-590 UZ FZ200 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Touch screen No Touch screen

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic FZ200 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-590 UZ enjoys external 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 FZ200 has sizing of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") with a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SP-590 UZ and Panasonic FZ200 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the SP-590 UZ against the FZ200.

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic FZ200 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-590 UZ and FZ200 is 72 and 65 respectively.

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic FZ200 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic FZ200 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading through technical specs. The graphic below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-590 UZ and FZ200.

As you have seen, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels and you should expect similar quality of images though you really should take the production date of the products into consideration. The older SP-590 UZ is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic FZ200 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic FZ200 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic FZ200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Ulanzi's Tripod Ensures Ultra Smooth Filming

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ Portrait photography details
Panasonic FZ200 Portrait photography details
37
manual focus
supports RAW formats
no external flash support
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
48
focusing manually
above average flash sync (1/4,000s)
includes face detect focus
saves RAW files
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
AI-Powered Photo Editing Tools Could Be Added to WhatsApp

Street Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ Street photography highlights
Panasonic FZ200 Street photography highlights
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
57
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (588g)
Leica struggles with L-Mount camera sales, tougher than Q or M

Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FZ200 as a Sports photography camera
38
long zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
46
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
good battery (540 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
Peek Behind the Lens of 'Photographer' and Their Go-To Cameras

Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ Travel photography details
Panasonic FZ200 Travel photography details
58
environment sealing
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
great reach (676mm)
resolution not great (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
55
good battery (540 CIPA)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
quite wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (588g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
Europe Approves Revolutionary AI Legislation

Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ Landscape photography details
Panasonic FZ200 Landscape photography details
46
manual focus
decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
48
focusing manually
quite wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
good battery (540 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse recording
Nikon Coolpix camera search on Google skyrockets by 8,500%

Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ Vlogging details
Panasonic FZ200 Vlogging details
24
decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic port
63
quite wide (25mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have mic support
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competition (588 grams)
Google AI Gemini Could Enhance iPhone Experience, Talks Suggest

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic FZ200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-590 UZ and Panasonic FZ200
 Olympus SP-590 UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus SP-590 UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-01-07 2012-07-18
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine VII FHD
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-676mm (26.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/2.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,312k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 8.00 m 13.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/4000s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (240, 120, 30, 25 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 413 grams (0.91 lbs) 588 grams (1.30 lbs)
Dimensions 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 37
DXO Color Depth score not tested 19.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.8
DXO Low light score not tested 114
Other
Battery life - 540 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $249 $499