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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic ZS7

Portability
72
Imaging
34
Features
38
Overall
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Olympus SP-590 UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic ZS7 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
  • Refreshed by Olympus SP-600 UZ
Panasonic ZS7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 218g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Introduced July 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ10
  • Newer Model is Panasonic ZS8
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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic ZS7 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-590 UZ over the Panasonic ZS7

 SP-590 UZ ZS7 
Focus manually Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS7 over the Olympus SP-590 UZ

 ZS7 SP-590 UZ 
IntroducedJuly 2011January 2009More modern by 30 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SP-590 UZ and Panasonic ZS7

 SP-590 UZ ZS7 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic ZS7 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic ZS7 size comparison

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

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic ZS7 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic ZS7 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic ZS7 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS7 as a Portrait photography camera
36
manual focus
supports RAW files
can't use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
21
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SP-590 UZ
Street photography with Panasonic ZS7
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
weather proof
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (218 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SP-590 UZ
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS7
38
long zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
low frames per second (6.0 fps)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS7 as a Travel photography camera
58
weather proof
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
great zoom (676mm)
low resolution (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
63
lighter than average (218 grams)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
great zoom (300mm)
no Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS7 as a Landscape photography camera
45
manual focus
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
weather proof
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
38
really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ Vlogging details
Panasonic ZS7 Vlogging details
24
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
30
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (218g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone port
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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic ZS7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-590 UZ and Panasonic ZS7
 Olympus SP-590 UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus SP-590 UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-TZ10
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-01-07 2011-07-19
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-676mm (26.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 8.00 m 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 413 grams (0.91 pounds) 218 grams (0.48 pounds)
Dimensions 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $249 $350