Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic ZS10

On this page, we are analyzing the Olympus SP-590 UZ versus Panasonic ZS10, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SP-590 UZ (12MP) and the ZS10 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SP-590 UZ was launched 24 months prior to the ZS10 making them a generation away from one another. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-590 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS10 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SP-590 UZ scores versus the ZS10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SP-590 UZ and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus SP-590 UZ Gallery and Panasonic ZS10 Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-590 UZ has outer measurements of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") and a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS10 has dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SP-590 UZ versus Panasonic ZS10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the SP-590 UZ compared to the ZS10.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-590 UZ and ZS10 is 72 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes only by reading technical specs. The image underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-590 UZ and ZS10.

As you can tell, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS10 to offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged SP-590 UZ is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.