Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic LX5

Let's look more closely at the Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic LX5, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SP-590 UZ (12MP) and the LX5 (10MP) is relatively similar but the SP-590 UZ (1/2.3") and LX5 (1/1.63") have different sensor measurements.

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The SP-590 UZ was manufactured 3 years earlier than the LX5 which is quite a large gap as far as 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 LX5 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the SP-590 UZ scores against the LX5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-590 UZ and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus SP-590 UZ Gallery and Panasonic LX5 Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-590 UZ enjoys 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 LX5 has measurements of 110mm x 65mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the SP-590 UZ vs the LX5.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-590 UZ and LX5 is 72 and 88 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reviewing technical specs. The image here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-590 UZ and LX5.

As you have seen, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SP-590 UZ featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Olympus SP-590 UZ will deliver greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged SP-590 UZ is going to be behind in sensor tech.