Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic ZS35

Here is a in depth review of the Olympus SP-590 UZ versus Panasonic ZS35, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the SP-590 UZ (12MP) and ZS35 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SP-590 UZ was launched 6 years prior to the ZS35 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-590 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS35 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SP-590 UZ matches up against the ZS35 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-590 UZ & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35. The complete galleries are available at Olympus SP-590 UZ Gallery & Panasonic ZS35 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-590 UZ has outside dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") along with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS35 has proportions of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SP-590 UZ versus Panasonic ZS35 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the SP-590 UZ vs the ZS35.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-590 UZ and ZS35 is 72 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing simply by checking a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-590 UZ and ZS35.

Clearly, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Panasonic ZS35 to give extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older SP-590 UZ is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.