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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic ZS25

Portability
72 Imaging
34 Features
38 Overall
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Olympus SP-590 UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
Portability
93 Imaging
40 Features
43 Overall
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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic ZS25 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
  • Renewed by Olympus SP-600 UZ
Panasonic ZS25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 193g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2013
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ35
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS20
  • New Model is Panasonic ZS30
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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic ZS25 Overview

In this article, we will be looking at the Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic ZS25, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the SP-590 UZ (12MP) and ZS25 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SP-590 UZ was brought out 5 years before the ZS25 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-590 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS25 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SP-590 UZ scores vs the ZS25 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-590 UZ over the Panasonic ZS25

		

		

			
 SP-590 UZ ZS25 
Manual focus  More exact focusing
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Olympus SP-590 UZ

		

		

			
 ZS25 SP-590 UZ 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2009Fresher by 48 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus SP-590 UZ and Panasonic ZS25

		

		

			
 SP-590 UZ ZS25 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Neither contains Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic ZS25 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Olympus SP-590 UZ has got outer measurements of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") having a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS25 has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).
Compare the Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic ZS25 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the SP-590 UZ against the ZS25.
Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic ZS25 size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-590 UZ and ZS25 is 72 and 93 respectively.
Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic ZS25 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic ZS25 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, it can be hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing purely by viewing specs. The graphic here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-590 UZ and ZS25.
All in all, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic ZS25 to provide you with more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older SP-590 UZ will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
	
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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Olympus SP-590 UZ as a Portrait photography camera
 Panasonic ZS25 as a Portrait photography camera
36
 manual focus
 exports RAW formats
 can't use external flash
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
32
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 focusing manually not possible
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison
Olympus SP-590 UZ Street photography details
Panasonic ZS25 Street photography details
59
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 exports RAW formats
 environment proofing
 screen does not articulate
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
66
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 includes focus by touch
 lighter than competitors in class (193g)
 screen is fixed
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison
 Olympus SP-590 UZ as a Sports photography camera
 Panasonic ZS25 as a Sports photography camera
38
 long zoom range (26-676mm  26.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 environment proofing
 slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect AF
45
 amazing zoom range (24-480mm  20.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 offers tracking focus
 low max shutter speed (1/1,200s)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 not so great battery pack (260 shots)
 lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus SP-590 UZ Travel photography factors
Panasonic ZS25 Travel photography factors
58
 environment proofing
 has built in flash
 relatively wide (26mm)
 very long reach (676mm)
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
 lighter than competitors in class (193 grams)
 includes focus by touch
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 flash built-in
 rather wide (24mm)
 long reach (480mm)
 does not have Time Lapse mode
 not so great battery pack (260 per charge)
 does not posses selfie friendly screen
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus SP-590 UZ Landscape photography features
Panasonic ZS25 Landscape photography features
45
 manual focus
 relatively wide (26mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 exports RAW formats
 environment proofing
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 tiny screen (2.7 inch)
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
43
 rather wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 not so great battery pack (260 CIPA)
 does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus SP-590 UZ Vlogging highlights
Panasonic ZS25 Vlogging highlights
24
 relatively wide (26mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
 low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
 doesn't have external mic socket
34
 rather wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competitors in class (193g)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 does not posses selfie friendly screen
 does not have mic support
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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic ZS25 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-590 UZ and Panasonic ZS25
 Olympus SP-590 UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus SP-590 UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-TZ35
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-01-07 2013-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 alias filter    
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-676mm (26.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 15s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1200s
Continuous shutter rate 6.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 8.00 m 6.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support    
Headphone support    
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 sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 413g (0.91 pounds) 193g (0.43 pounds)
Dimensions 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" 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 - 260 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $249 $300