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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic FZ60

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Olympus SP-590 UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 front
Portability
68
Imaging
39
Features
48
Overall
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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic FZ60 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
  • Launched January 2009
  • Updated by Olympus SP-600 UZ
Panasonic FZ60
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 493g - 120 x 81 x 92mm
  • Released July 2012
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ62
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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic FZ60 Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Olympus SP-590 UZ versus Panasonic FZ60, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the SP-590 UZ (12MP) and FZ60 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SP-590 UZ was unveiled 4 years earlier than the FZ60 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise view of how the SP-590 UZ grades vs the FZ60 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-590 UZ over the Panasonic FZ60

 SP-590 UZ FZ60 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ60 over the Olympus SP-590 UZ

 FZ60 SP-590 UZ 
ReleasedJuly 2012January 2009More modern by 42 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SP-590 UZ and Panasonic FZ60

 SP-590 UZ FZ60 
Focus manually More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic FZ60 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-590 UZ has outer 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 FZ60 has measurements of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SP-590 UZ versus Panasonic FZ60 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the SP-590 UZ vs the FZ60.

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic FZ60 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-590 UZ and FZ60 is 72 and 68 respectively.

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic FZ60 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic FZ60 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to see the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading through technical specs. The pic underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-590 UZ and FZ60.

As you can tell, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic FZ60 to resolve more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SP-590 UZ is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic FZ60 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic FZ60 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic FZ60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SP-590 UZ
Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ60
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focusing manually
saves RAW formats
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
comes with face detection focus
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SP-590 UZ
Street photography with Panasonic FZ60
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
44
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than others in class (493 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ Sports photography information
Panasonic FZ60 Sports photography information
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amazing zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
55
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
great battery power (450 CIPA)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ Travel photography advice
Panasonic FZ60 Travel photography advice
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weather sealing
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
very long reach (676mm)
resolution not great (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
57
great battery power (450 per charge)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (493 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SP-590 UZ
Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ60
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focusing manually
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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focusing manually
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
great battery power (450 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ Vlogging features
Panasonic FZ60 Vlogging features
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relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
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pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic jack
heavier than others in class (493g)
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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic FZ60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-590 UZ and Panasonic FZ60
 Olympus SP-590 UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus SP-590 UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60
Alternative name - Lumix DMC-FZ62
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-01-07 2012-07-18
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-676mm (26.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 202k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 6.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 8.00 m 13.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 (30, 25 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 413 grams (0.91 pounds) 493 grams (1.09 pounds)
Physical dimensions 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") 120 x 81 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 450 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $249 $350