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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic G95

Portability
72
Imaging
35
Features
38
Overall
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Olympus SP-590 UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95 front
Portability
67
Imaging
62
Features
88
Overall
72

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic G95 Key Specs

Olympus SP-590 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Replacement is Olympus SP-600 UZ
Panasonic G95
(Full Review)
  • 20.3MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 536g - 130 x 94 x 77mm
  • Launched April 2019
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-G90
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic G85
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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic G95 Overview

Below is a thorough comparison of the Olympus SP-590 UZ and Panasonic G95, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the SP-590 UZ (12MP) and G95 (20.3MP) and the SP-590 UZ (1/2.3") and G95 (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor size.

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The SP-590 UZ was manufactured 11 years prior to the G95 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-590 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic G95 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the SP-590 UZ scores vs the G95 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-590 UZ over the Panasonic G95

 SP-590 UZ G95 

Reasons to pick Panasonic G95 over the Olympus SP-590 UZ

 G95 SP-590 UZ 
LaunchedApril 2019January 2009More recent by 124 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1240k230kCrisper screen (+1010k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus SP-590 UZ and Panasonic G95

 SP-590 UZ G95 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic G95 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-590 UZ offers physical dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) and the Panasonic G95 has proportions of 130mm x 94mm x 77mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 536 grams (1.18 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the SP-590 UZ vs the G95.

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic G95 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-590 UZ and G95 is 72 and 67 respectively.

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic G95 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic G95 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements simply by seeing specifications. The photograph underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-590 UZ and G95.

To sum up, the two cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SP-590 UZ because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic G95 will produce extra detail due to its extra 8.3MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The older SP-590 UZ will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic G95 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic G95 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic G95 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SP-590 UZ
Portrait photography with Panasonic G95
37
focusing manually
exports RAW files
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
77
manual focus
good MP (20.3MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection focusing
supports RAW files
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ as a Street photography camera
Panasonic G95 as a Street photography camera
60
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
78
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
supports focus by touch
environment proofing
very good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ Sports photography info
Panasonic G95 Sports photography info
38
long zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
max frames per second low (6.0 fps)
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
68
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (20.3MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proofing
terrible battery pack (290 per charge)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ Travel photography details
Panasonic G95 Travel photography details
58
weather sealing
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
great zoom (676mm)
low MP (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
73
environment proofing
has bluetooth
supports focus by touch
good MP (20.3MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
terrible battery pack (290 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SP-590 UZ
Landscape photography with Panasonic G95
46
focusing manually
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
76
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (20.3 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
no anti aliasing filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
terrible battery pack (290 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SP-590 UZ
Vlogging with Panasonic G95
24
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
79
screen is selfie friendly
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external mic port
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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic G95 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-590 UZ and Panasonic G95
 Olympus SP-590 UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-G95
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus SP-590 UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-G90
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2009-01-07 2019-04-05
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 20.3 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 6400 25600
Lowest native ISO 64 200
RAW photos
Lowest enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 26-676mm (26.0x) -
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.0 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 5.9 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 1,240 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.74x
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 6.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 8.00 m 6.40 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Highest video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 413 gr (0.91 lbs) 536 gr (1.18 lbs)
Dimensions 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") 130 x 94 x 77mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 290 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs x 3 shots)
Time lapse recording
Storage media xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $249 $998