Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic FZ28

Its time to look more in depth at the Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic FZ28, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SP-590 UZ (12MP) and the FZ28 (10MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SP-590 UZ was announced around the same time to the FZ28 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-590 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic FZ28 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SP-590 UZ grades versus the FZ28 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SP-590 UZ and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-590 UZ Gallery and Panasonic FZ28 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-590 UZ offers 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 FZ28 has proportions of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the SP-590 UZ compared to the FZ28.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-590 UZ and FZ28 is 72 and 72 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing only by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-590 UZ and FZ28.

Clearly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus SP-590 UZ to result in more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics more aggressively.