Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic GF3

Lets look closer at the Olympus SP-590 UZ versus Panasonic GF3, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SP-590 UZ (12MP) and the GF3 (12MP) is very comparable but the SP-590 UZ (1/2.3") and GF3 (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor measurements.

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The SP-590 UZ was manufactured 3 years before the GF3 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-590 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic GF3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the SP-590 UZ grades against the GF3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-590 UZ offers exterior measurements of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") along with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) and the Panasonic GF3 has sizing of 108mm x 67mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 264 grams (0.58 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SP-590 UZ versus Panasonic GF3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the SP-590 UZ and the GF3.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-590 UZ and GF3 is 72 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements just by checking out a spec sheet. The visual underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-590 UZ and GF3.

As you can see, each of these cameras offer the same exact megapixel count but not the same sensor measurements. The SP-590 UZ provides the smaller sensor which should make obtaining shallow depth of field trickier. The older SP-590 UZ will be behind with regard to sensor tech.