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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic L10

Portability
72
Imaging
34
Features
38
Overall
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Olympus SP-590 UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 front
Portability
66
Imaging
44
Features
38
Overall
41

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic L10 Key Specs

Olympus SP-590 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Newer Model is Olympus SP-600 UZ
Panasonic L10
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 556g - 135 x 96 x 78mm
  • Launched December 2007
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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic L10 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Olympus SP-590 UZ and Panasonic L10, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SP-590 UZ (12MP) and the L10 (10MP) is very well matched but the SP-590 UZ (1/2.3") and L10 (Four Thirds) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The SP-590 UZ was introduced 13 months later than the L10 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-590 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic L10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a brief summary of how the SP-590 UZ matches up against the L10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-590 UZ over the Panasonic L10

 SP-590 UZ L10 
LaunchedJanuary 2009December 2007Fresher by 13 months
Display dimension2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution230k207kClearer display (+23k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic L10 over the Olympus SP-590 UZ

 L10 SP-590 UZ 

Common features in the Olympus SP-590 UZ and Panasonic L10

 SP-590 UZ L10 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic L10 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-590 UZ provides exterior dimensions 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 L10 has measurements of 135mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.3" x 3.8" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 556 grams (1.23 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SP-590 UZ and Panasonic L10 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the SP-590 UZ versus the L10.

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic L10 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-590 UZ and L10 is 72 and 66 respectively.

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic L10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic L10 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing merely by looking at technical specs. The visual underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-590 UZ and L10.

As you have seen, each of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SP-590 UZ having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Olympus SP-590 UZ will give greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The newer SP-590 UZ will have a benefit in sensor technology.

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic L10 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic L10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic L10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic L10 as a Portrait photography camera
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focusing manually
supports RAW files
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
56
you can focus manually
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ Street photography advice
Panasonic L10 Street photography advice
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
weather proof
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
59
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than others (556 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SP-590 UZ
Sports photography with Panasonic L10
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amazing zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
42
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with phase detect auto focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ Travel photography details
Panasonic L10 Travel photography details
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weather proof
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
very long zoom (676mm)
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than others (556 grams)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic L10 as a Landscape photography camera
45
focusing manually
reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ Vlogging highlights
Panasonic L10 Vlogging highlights
24
reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic port
9
can't record video
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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic L10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-590 UZ and Panasonic L10
 Olympus SP-590 UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-L10
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus SP-590 UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Launched 2009-01-07 2007-12-14
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 26-676mm (26.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.8-5.0 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 45
Crop factor 5.9 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 207k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.47x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 8.00 m 11.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2)
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 640x480 None
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 413 gr (0.91 pounds) 556 gr (1.23 pounds)
Dimensions 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") 135 x 96 x 78mm (5.3" x 3.8" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 55
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 429
Other
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots One One
Price at release $249 $350