Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic LX7
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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic LX7 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
- Introduced January 2009
- Newer Model is Olympus SP-600 UZ
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400 (Raise to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-90mm (F1.4-2.3) lens
- 298g - 111 x 68 x 46mm
- Introduced October 2012
- Replaced the Panasonic LX5
- Replacement is Panasonic LX10
Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic LX7 Overview
Its time to take a closer look at the Olympus SP-590 UZ versus Panasonic LX7, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SP-590 UZ (12MP) and the LX7 (10MP) is relatively similar but the SP-590 UZ (1/2.3") and LX7 (1/1.7") boast totally different sensor measurements.
Photography GlossaryThe SP-590 UZ was released 4 years before the LX7 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-590 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic LX7 being a Compact camera.
Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the SP-590 UZ scores vs the LX7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic LX7 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-590 UZ & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus SP-590 UZ Gallery & Panasonic LX7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-590 UZ over the Panasonic LX7
SP-590 UZ | LX7 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX7 over the Olympus SP-590 UZ
LX7 | SP-590 UZ | |||
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Introduced | October 2012 | January 2009 | More modern by 45 months | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 230k | Sharper screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SP-590 UZ and Panasonic LX7
SP-590 UZ | LX7 | |||
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Manually focus | More precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic LX7 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-590 UZ enjoys outside measurements of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") and a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) and the Panasonic LX7 has dimensions of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") having a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).
Check the Olympus SP-590 UZ versus Panasonic LX7 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the SP-590 UZ and the LX7.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-590 UZ and LX7 is 72 and 86 respectively.
Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic LX7 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's hard to see the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading specs. The pic below will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-590 UZ and LX7.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SP-590 UZ because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Olympus SP-590 UZ will offer greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SP-590 UZ is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic LX7 Specifications
Olympus SP-590 UZ | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus SP-590 UZ | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2009-01-07 | 2012-10-15 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
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 | ||
Number of focus points | - | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-676mm (26.0x) | 24-90mm (3.8x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/1.4-2.3 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 60 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 6.0 frames/s | 11.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 8.00 m | 8.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 413g (0.91 lbs) | 298g (0.66 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") | 111 x 68 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 50 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 20.7 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.7 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 147 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 330 pictures |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (12 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $249 | $400 |