Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic TS4

Below, we are contrasting the Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic TS4, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SP-590 UZ (12MP) and the TS4 (12MP) is very well matched and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SP-590 UZ was announced 4 years earlier than the TS4 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-590 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic TS4 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the SP-590 UZ matches up vs the TS4 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-590 UZ and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SP-590 UZ Gallery and Panasonic TS4 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-590 UZ features outer measurements of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) while the Panasonic TS4 has measurements of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic TS4 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the SP-590 UZ versus the TS4.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-590 UZ and TS4 is 72 and 92 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading through specs. The pic here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-590 UZ and TS4.

All in all, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs but you have to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged SP-590 UZ is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.