Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic LX5
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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic LX5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- 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)
- 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-90mm (F2.0-3.3) lens
- 271g - 110 x 65 x 43mm
- Introduced December 2011
- Previous Model is Panasonic LX3
- Later Model is Panasonic LX7
Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic LX5 Overview
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.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic LX5 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-590 UZ over the Panasonic LX5
SP-590 UZ | LX5 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX5 over the Olympus SP-590 UZ
LX5 | SP-590 UZ | |||
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Introduced | December 2011 | January 2009 | Newer by 35 months | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SP-590 UZ and Panasonic LX5
SP-590 UZ | LX5 | |||
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Manually focus | More exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither features Touch screen |
Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic LX5 Physical Comparison
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).
Contrast the Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic LX5 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic LX5 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic LX5 Specifications
Olympus SP-590 UZ | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus SP-590 UZ | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2009-01-07 | 2011-12-15 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Venus Engine FHD |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.63" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 8.07 x 5.56mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 44.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-676mm (26.0x) | 24-90mm (3.8x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/2.0-3.3 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 4.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 60s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 6.0 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 8.00 m | 7.20 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD Lite |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 413g (0.91 pounds) | 271g (0.60 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") | 110 x 65 x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 41 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 19.6 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 10.8 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 132 |
Other | ||
Self timer | Yes (12 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $249 | $294 |