Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic ZS7
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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic ZS7 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic ZS7 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-590 UZ over the Panasonic ZS7
SP-590 UZ | ZS7 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial exact focus |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS7 over the Olympus SP-590 UZ
ZS7 | SP-590 UZ | |||
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Introduced | July 2011 | January 2009 | More modern by 30 months | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SP-590 UZ and Panasonic ZS7
SP-590 UZ | ZS7 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | 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.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.
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.
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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic ZS7 Specifications
Olympus SP-590 UZ | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 | |
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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 |