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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic G6

Portability
72
Imaging
34
Features
38
Overall
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Olympus SP-590 UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 front
Portability
74
Imaging
52
Features
79
Overall
62

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic G6 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
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Successor is Olympus SP-600 UZ
Panasonic G6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 390g - 122 x 85 x 71mm
  • Released April 2013
  • Replaced the Panasonic G5
  • Refreshed by Panasonic G7
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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic G6 Overview

The following is a in-depth review of the Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic G6, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the SP-590 UZ (12MP) and G6 (16MP) and the SP-590 UZ (1/2.3") and G6 (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor size.

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The SP-590 UZ was announced 5 years earlier than the G6 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-590 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic G6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the SP-590 UZ matches up against the G6 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-590 UZ over the Panasonic G6

 SP-590 UZ G6 

Reasons to pick Panasonic G6 over the Olympus SP-590 UZ

 G6 SP-590 UZ 
ReleasedApril 2013January 2009Newer by 52 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1036k230kSharper display (+806k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus SP-590 UZ and Panasonic G6

 SP-590 UZ G6 
Focus manually More precise focus

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic G6 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-590 UZ provides exterior 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 G6 has measurements of 122mm x 85mm x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") having a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic G6 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the SP-590 UZ vs the G6.

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic G6 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-590 UZ and G6 is 72 and 74 respectively.

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic G6 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic G6 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions just by going over a spec sheet. The pic underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-590 UZ and G6.

As you can see, each of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SP-590 UZ having a tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Panasonic G6 will deliver extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged SP-590 UZ is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic G6 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic G6 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic G6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SP-590 UZ
Portrait photography with Panasonic G6
36
manual focus
delivers RAW files
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
71
you can focus manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ Street photography highlights
Panasonic G6 Street photography highlights
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
73
screen articulates fully
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
has touch focus
very good ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SP-590 UZ
Sports photography with Panasonic G6
38
excellent zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
max frames per second low (6.0 fps)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
56
decent MP (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
no image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ Travel photography features
Panasonic G6 Travel photography features
58
weather proof
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
great zoom (676mm)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
72
has touch focus
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
missing Timelapse recording
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ Landscape photography features
Panasonic G6 Landscape photography features
45
manual focus
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
67
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
decent MP (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ Vlogging information
Panasonic G6 Vlogging information
24
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
73
display is selfie friendly
touch screen
has face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has microphone port
no image stabilization
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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic G6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-590 UZ and Panasonic G6
 Olympus SP-590 UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-G6
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus SP-590 UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2009-01-07 2013-04-24
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 25600
Lowest native ISO 64 160
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 26-676mm (26.0x) -
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.0 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Available lenses - 107
Crop factor 5.9 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 1,036k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 8.00 m 10.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 413g (0.91 pounds) 390g (0.86 pounds)
Physical dimensions 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") 122 x 85 x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 61
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 639
Other
Battery life - 340 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse feature
Storage media xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at release $249 $750