Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic GH1

Lets look much closer at the Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic GH1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SP-590 UZ (12MP) and the GH1 (12MP) is relatively close but the SP-590 UZ (1/2.3") and GH1 (Four Thirds) come with totally different sensor size.

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The SP-590 UZ was announced 6 months earlier than the GH1 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-590 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic GH1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the SP-590 UZ matches up against the GH1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-590 UZ and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-590 UZ Gallery and Panasonic GH1 Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-590 UZ provides outside dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) while the Panasonic GH1 has dimensions of 124mm x 90mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8") with a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic GH1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the SP-590 UZ compared to the GH1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SP-590 UZ and GH1 is 72 and 81 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specifications. The image here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-590 UZ and GH1.

Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact resolution albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The SP-590 UZ offers the smaller sensor which should make obtaining shallower depth of field tougher.