Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic FZ2500
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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic FZ2500 Key Specs
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- 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
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- 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
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.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic FZ2500 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-590 UZ and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-590 UZ Gallery and Panasonic FZ2500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-590 UZ over the Panasonic FZ2500
SP-590 UZ | FZ2500 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ2500 over the Olympus SP-590 UZ
FZ2500 | SP-590 UZ | |||
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Released | September 2016 | January 2009 | Newer by 93 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 230k | Sharper 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 | |||
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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.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.
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 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.
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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic FZ2500 Specifications
Olympus SP-590 UZ | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 | |
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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 |