Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic ZS25

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.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-590 UZ and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25. The entire galleries are available at Olympus SP-590 UZ Gallery and Panasonic ZS25 Gallery.

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.

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.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-590 UZ and ZS25 is 72 and 93 respectively.

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.