Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic TS10

Below, we will be matching up the Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic TS10, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SP-590 UZ (12MP) and the TS10 (14MP) is relatively close and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SP-590 UZ was unveiled 12 months prior to the TS10 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-590 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic TS10 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the SP-590 UZ scores versus the TS10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-590 UZ enjoys external measurements of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) and the Panasonic TS10 has dimensions of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the SP-590 UZ and the TS10.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-590 UZ and TS10 is 72 and 93 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions just by looking through specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-590 UZ and TS10.

All in all, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Panasonic TS10 to result in more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged SP-590 UZ will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.