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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic ZS35

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Olympus SP-590 UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 front
Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic ZS35 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
  • Launched January 2009
  • New Model is Olympus SP-600 UZ
Panasonic ZS35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 305g - 107 x 62 x 32mm
  • Released January 2014
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ55
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS30
  • Renewed by Panasonic ZS40
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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic ZS35 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-590 UZ over the Panasonic ZS35

 SP-590 UZ ZS35 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Olympus SP-590 UZ

 ZS35 SP-590 UZ 
ReleasedJanuary 2014January 2009Fresher by 60 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SP-590 UZ and Panasonic ZS35

 SP-590 UZ ZS35 
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic ZS35 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic ZS35 size comparison

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

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic ZS35 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic ZS35 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic ZS35 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS35 as a Portrait photography camera
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focusing manually
supports RAW formats
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS35 as a Street photography camera
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has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
68
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (305 grams)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ Sports photography features
Panasonic ZS35 Sports photography features
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incredible zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
max fps very slow (6.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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great zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SP-590 UZ
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS35
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weather proofing
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
very long reach (676mm)
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than competition (305g)
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (480mm)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ Landscape photography advice
Panasonic ZS35 Landscape photography advice
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focusing manually
fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SP-590 UZ
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS35
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fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone port
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rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (305g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no external mic jack
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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic ZS35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-590 UZ and Panasonic ZS35
 Olympus SP-590 UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus SP-590 UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-TZ55
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-01-07 2014-01-06
Body design 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 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 21
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-676mm (26.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 8.00 m 6.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 413 gr (0.91 lbs) 305 gr (0.67 lbs)
Physical dimensions 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") 107 x 62 x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $249 $300