Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic ZS7

Below, we are comparing the Olympus SP-590 UZ versus Panasonic ZS7, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SP-590 UZ (12MP) and the ZS7 (12MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SP-590 UZ was announced 3 years earlier than the ZS7 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-590 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS7 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the SP-590 UZ grades versus the ZS7 with respect 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-ZS7. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SP-590 UZ Gallery and Panasonic ZS7 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-590 UZ offers external dimensions 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 ZS7 has dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SP-590 UZ versus Panasonic ZS7 in the new 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. The following is the front view scale comparison of the SP-590 UZ compared to the ZS7.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SP-590 UZ and ZS7 is 72 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes only by checking out specs. The image here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-590 UZ and ZS7.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of pictures but you should really consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged SP-590 UZ will be behind in sensor technology.