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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic FZ2500

Portability
72
Imaging
35
Features
38
Overall
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Olympus SP-590 UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 front
Portability
53
Imaging
53
Features
81
Overall
64

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic FZ2500 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
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Updated by Olympus SP-600 UZ
Panasonic FZ2500
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • 24-480mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 915g - 138 x 102 x 135mm
  • Released September 2016
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FZ2000
  • Succeeded the Panasonic FZ1000
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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic FZ2500 Overview

The following is a in-depth overview of the Olympus SP-590 UZ and Panasonic FZ2500, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the SP-590 UZ (12MP) and FZ2500 (20MP) and the SP-590 UZ (1/2.3") and FZ2500 (1") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The SP-590 UZ was brought out 8 years earlier than the FZ2500 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SP-590 UZ grades against the FZ2500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-590 UZ over the Panasonic FZ2500

 SP-590 UZ FZ2500 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ2500 over the Olympus SP-590 UZ

 FZ2500 SP-590 UZ 
ReleasedSeptember 2016January 2009Newer by 93 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus SP-590 UZ and Panasonic FZ2500

 SP-590 UZ FZ2500 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic FZ2500 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-590 UZ provides outside measurements of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ2500 has measurements of 138mm x 102mm x 135mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 5.3") having a weight of 915 grams (2.02 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SP-590 UZ and Panasonic FZ2500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the SP-590 UZ against the FZ2500.

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic FZ2500 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-590 UZ and FZ2500 is 72 and 53 respectively.

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic FZ2500 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic FZ2500 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions only by going through specifications. The picture below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-590 UZ and FZ2500.

To sum up, both of those cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SP-590 UZ featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Panasonic FZ2500 will provide more detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged SP-590 UZ will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic FZ2500 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic FZ2500 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic FZ2500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FZ2500 Portrait photography advice
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has manual focus
delivers RAW formats
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
71
manual focus
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
features face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ Street photography advice
Panasonic FZ2500 Street photography advice
60
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
70
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
delivers RAW formats
provides touch focus
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FZ2500 Sports photography highlights
38
long zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
max fps low (6.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
69
great zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
silent mode (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
features tracking focus
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ Travel photography details
Panasonic FZ2500 Travel photography details
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environment proofing
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
long reach (676mm)
MP count low (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
66
provides touch focus
decent MP (20MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (480mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ Landscape photography details
Panasonic FZ2500 Landscape photography details
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has manual focus
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
65
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FZ2500 Vlogging highlights
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relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic jack
66
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
high res video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
does have mic support
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic FZ2500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-590 UZ and Panasonic FZ2500
 Olympus SP-590 UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus SP-590 UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FZ2000
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-01-07 2016-09-19
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Highest enhanced ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 64 125
RAW images
Minimum enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-676mm (26.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/2.8-4.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 2.7
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.74x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 8.00 m 13.20 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
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) 4096 x 2060 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 640x480 4096x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 413 grams (0.91 pounds) 915 grams (2.02 pounds)
Physical dimensions 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") 138 x 102 x 135mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 5.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 70
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 538
Other
Battery life - 350 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - DMW-BLC12
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $249 $998