Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic ZS30

Here, we are matching up the Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic ZS30, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the SP-590 UZ (12MP) and ZS30 (18MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SP-590 UZ was unveiled 5 years before the ZS30 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-590 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS30 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the SP-590 UZ matches up vs the ZS30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SP-590 UZ and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30. The full galleries are available at Olympus SP-590 UZ Gallery and Panasonic ZS30 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-590 UZ provides physical dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS30 has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

Check out the Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic ZS30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the SP-590 UZ versus the ZS30.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-590 UZ and ZS30 is 72 and 92 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading through a spec sheet. The picture here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-590 UZ and ZS30.

Clearly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS30 to give extra detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images way more aggressively. The more aged SP-590 UZ is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.