Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic FZ60
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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic FZ60 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic FZ60 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-590 UZ & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60. The full galleries are provided at Olympus SP-590 UZ Gallery & Panasonic FZ60 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-590 UZ over the Panasonic FZ60
SP-590 UZ | FZ60 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ60 over the Olympus SP-590 UZ
FZ60 | SP-590 UZ | |||
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Released | July 2012 | January 2009 | More modern by 42 months | |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SP-590 UZ and Panasonic FZ60
SP-590 UZ | FZ60 | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | 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.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.
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 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.
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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic FZ60 Specifications
Olympus SP-590 UZ | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 | |
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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 |