Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic GF2

Here, we are analyzing the Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic GF2, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SP-590 UZ (12MP) and the GF2 (12MP) is very comparable but the SP-590 UZ (1/2.3") and GF2 (Four Thirds) boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The SP-590 UZ was announced 3 years before the GF2 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-590 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic GF2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the SP-590 UZ grades against the GF2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-590 UZ & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SP-590 UZ Gallery & Panasonic GF2 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-590 UZ comes with external measurements 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 GF2 has dimensions of 113mm x 68mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the SP-590 UZ versus the GF2.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-590 UZ and GF2 is 72 and 88 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specifications. The image here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-590 UZ and GF2.

Plainly, both cameras feature the identical resolution but not the same sensor dimensions. The SP-590 UZ provides the smaller sensor which will make getting shallower DOF trickier. The more aged SP-590 UZ will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.