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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic TS25

Portability
72
Imaging
34
Features
38
Overall
35
Olympus SP-590 UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
28
Overall
35

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic TS25 Key Specs

Olympus SP-590 UZ
(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
  • Updated by Olympus SP-600 UZ
Panasonic TS25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 144g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2013
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT25
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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic TS25 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic TS25, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the SP-590 UZ (12MP) and TS25 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SP-590 UZ was announced 5 years earlier than the TS25 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-590 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic TS25 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the SP-590 UZ scores against the TS25 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-590 UZ over the Panasonic TS25

 SP-590 UZ TS25 
Focus manually Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Olympus SP-590 UZ

 TS25 SP-590 UZ 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2009More recent by 48 months

Common features in the Olympus SP-590 UZ and Panasonic TS25

 SP-590 UZ TS25 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurement
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic TS25 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-590 UZ features outer measurements of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") along with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) and the Panasonic TS25 has dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic TS25 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the SP-590 UZ compared to the TS25.

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic TS25 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-590 UZ and TS25 is 72 and 95 respectively.

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic TS25 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic TS25 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements just by reviewing technical specs. The graphic underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-590 UZ and TS25.

As you can tell, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic TS25 to offer extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The older SP-590 UZ is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic TS25 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS25 as a Portrait photography camera
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you can focus manually
saves RAW formats
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
30
MP count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ Street photography advice
Panasonic TS25 Street photography advice
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
67
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
lighter than average in class (144 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ Sports photography factors
Panasonic TS25 Sports photography factors
38
great zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
42
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SP-590 UZ
Travel photography with Panasonic TS25
58
weather proof
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
very long reach (676mm)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than average in class (144 grams)
weather proofing
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic TS25 Landscape photography highlights
45
you can focus manually
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
42
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ Vlogging highlights
Panasonic TS25 Vlogging highlights
24
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic support
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (144g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic jack
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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic TS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-590 UZ and Panasonic TS25
 Olympus SP-590 UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus SP-590 UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FT25
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2009-01-07 2013-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-676mm (26.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 8.00 m 4.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 413 gr (0.91 pounds) 144 gr (0.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
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
Price at launch $249 $180