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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic TS4

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Olympus SP-590 UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic TS4 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
  • Announced January 2009
  • Refreshed by Olympus SP-600 UZ
Panasonic TS4
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Released January 2012
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT4
  • Succeeded the Panasonic TS3
  • Successor is Panasonic TS5
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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic TS4 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-590 UZ over the Panasonic TS4

 SP-590 UZ TS4 
Manually focus More exact focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Olympus SP-590 UZ

 TS4 SP-590 UZ 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2009Newer by 37 months

Common features in the Olympus SP-590 UZ and Panasonic TS4

 SP-590 UZ TS4 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurement
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic TS4 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic TS4 size comparison

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

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic TS4 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic TS4 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic TS4 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SP-590 UZ
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS4
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has manual focus
supports RAW files
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
21
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SP-590 UZ
Street photography with Panasonic TS4
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ Sports photography info
Panasonic TS4 Sports photography info
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great zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
better than average battery life (310 per charge)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
max fps low (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ Travel photography features
Panasonic TS4 Travel photography features
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weather sealing
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
long zoom (676mm)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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better than average battery life (310 per charge)
environment proof
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS4 as a Landscape photography camera
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has manual focus
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
better than average battery life (310 shots)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SP-590 UZ
Vlogging with Panasonic TS4
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really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic port
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really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
missing mic port
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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic TS4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-590 UZ and Panasonic TS4
 Olympus SP-590 UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus SP-590 UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FT4
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2009-01-07 2012-01-31
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine FHD
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 area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-676mm (26.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 8.00 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB 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, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 413 gr (0.91 lbs) 197 gr (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 310 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $249 $399