Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic L1

Below, we are evaluating the Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic L1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the SP-590 UZ (12MP) and L1 (7MP) and the SP-590 UZ (1/2.3") and L1 (Four Thirds) feature different sensor sizes.

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The SP-590 UZ was introduced 22 months later than the L1 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-590 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic L1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SP-590 UZ matches up against the L1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SP-590 UZ and Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SP-590 UZ Gallery and Panasonic L1 Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-590 UZ enjoys outer dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) and the Panasonic L1 has sizing of 146mm x 87mm x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0") and a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic L1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the SP-590 UZ vs the L1.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-590 UZ and L1 is 72 and 65 respectively.

Often, it's tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements just by looking through specs. The graphic here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-590 UZ and L1.

All in all, both of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SP-590 UZ with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Olympus SP-590 UZ will result in more detail using its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The younger SP-590 UZ provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.