Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic FZ300

In this write-up, we are looking at the Olympus SP-590 UZ and Panasonic FZ300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SP-590 UZ (12MP) and the FZ300 (12MP) is very similar and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SP-590 UZ was introduced 7 years before the FZ300 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SP-590 UZ grades versus the FZ300 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-590 UZ & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SP-590 UZ Gallery & Panasonic FZ300 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-590 UZ has got physical dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") having a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ300 has measurements of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") and a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the SP-590 UZ vs the FZ300.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SP-590 UZ and FZ300 is 72 and 59 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements merely by going over a spec sheet. The photograph here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-590 UZ and FZ300.

Clearly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures but you should always consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The older SP-590 UZ is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.