Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic LX10
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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic LX10 Key Specs
(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
- Released January 2009
- Successor is Olympus SP-600 UZ
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-72mm (F1.4-2.8) lens
- 310g - 106 x 60 x 42mm
- Revealed September 2016
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-LX15
- Earlier Model is Panasonic LX7
Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic LX10 Overview
On this page, we will be contrasting the Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic LX10, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SP-590 UZ (12MP) and LX10 (20MP) and the SP-590 UZ (1/2.3") and LX10 (1") have different sensor measurements.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe SP-590 UZ was introduced 8 years before the LX10 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-590 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic LX10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SP-590 UZ matches up versus the LX10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic LX10 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-590 UZ & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-590 UZ Gallery & Panasonic LX10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-590 UZ over the Panasonic LX10
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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX10 over the Olympus SP-590 UZ
LX10 | SP-590 UZ | |||
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Revealed | September 2016 | January 2009 | More recent by 93 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 230k | Crisper screen (+810k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus SP-590 UZ and Panasonic LX10
SP-590 UZ | LX10 | |||
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Manual focus | Very exact focus | |||
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen |
Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic LX10 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and size. The Olympus SP-590 UZ comes with exterior 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 LX10 has specifications of 106mm x 60mm x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") having a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs).
Check the Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic LX10 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the SP-590 UZ against the LX10.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-590 UZ and LX10 is 72 and 88 respectively.
Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic LX10 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements merely by researching specifications. The visual below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-590 UZ and LX10.
Plainly, the 2 cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SP-590 UZ with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh tougher and the Panasonic LX10 will provide you with more detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older SP-590 UZ will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic LX10 Specifications
Olympus SP-590 UZ | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus SP-590 UZ | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 |
Otherwise known as | - | Lumix DMC-LX15 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Large Sensor Compact |
Released | 2009-01-07 | 2016-09-19 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 5472 x 3648 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 125 |
RAW files | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-676mm (26.0x) | 24-72mm (3.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/1.4-2.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 1,040 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 60 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Fastest silent shutter speed | - | 1/16000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 6.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 8.00 m | 12.10 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, Auto w/ red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On w/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MP4, H.264, AAC |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 413 grams (0.91 lb) | 310 grams (0.68 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") | 106 x 60 x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 20 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.5 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 581 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 260 shots |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (12 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 sec (3 shots)) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at release | $249 | $700 |