Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 with Olympus SP-590 UZ Overview
Let's compare Olympus SP-590 UZ with Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1.
These models are included in the Small Sensor Superzoom cameras.
Both of these models were released in 2009. This means that differences will go a long way. Let's take a closer look.
The sensor resolution of SP-590 UZ is greater than that of Lumix DMC-ZS1. However, the difference of 2 MP is not very significant.
The more megapixels the camera has, the more detailed and clear the picture will be. The number of megapixels will also affect the maximum size of the photos, which then can be printed without loss of quality.
At the second camera (Lumix DMC-ZS1), the minimum ISO value is lower, which gives more opportunities for shooting in daylight.
A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark.
Both cameras have Yes image stabilization.
Both cameras feature a 2-inch fixed screen.
SP-590 UZ has electronic viewfinder, and the Lumix DMC-ZS1 doesn’t have.
All viewfinders has no electronic viewfinderk dot resolution.
Burst mode, also called continuous shooting mode, sports mode or continuous high speed mode, is a shooting mode in still cameras. Olympus SP-590 UZ has 3.0 fps continuous shooting.
Olympus SP-590 UZ has 3.0 fps continuous shooting.
| General |
SP-590 UZ |
Lumix DMC-ZS1 |
| Brand |
Olympus
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Panasonic
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| Model |
SP-590 UZ |
Lumix DMC-ZS1 |
| Announced |
January, 2009 |
May, 2009 |
| Body Type |
SLR-like (bridge) |
Compact |
| Lens |
| Lens Mount |
fixed lens |
fixed lens |
| Manual Focus |
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| Focal Lens Multiplier |
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| Number of Lenses |
0 |
0 |
| Macro Focus Range |
1 |
3 |
| Screen |
| Screen Size |
2" |
2" |
| Screen Type |
Fixed |
Fixed |
| Screen Resolution |
230k pixels |
230k pixels |
| Touch Screen |
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| Live View |
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| Viewfinder |
| Viewfinder |
Electronic |
None |
| Viewfinder Resolution |
no electronic viewfinder |
| Viewfinder Coverage |
n/a% |
n/a% |
| Viewfinder Magnification |
0.0 |
0.0 |
| Autofocus |
| AF Touch |
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| AF Continuous |
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| AF Single |
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| AF Tracking |
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| AF Selective |
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| AF Center |
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| AF Multi Area |
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| AF Live View |
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| AF Face Detection |
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| AF Contrast Detection |
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| AF Phase Detection |
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| Number of Focus Points |
0 |
11 |
| Number of Cross Focus Points |
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0 |
| Photography Features |
| RAW Support |
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| Min Shutter Speed |
1/15 sec |
1/60 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed |
1/2000 sec |
1/2000 sec |
| Continuous Shooting |
6.0 fps |
3.0 fps |
| Shutter Priority |
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| Aperture Priority |
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| Manual Exposure Mode |
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| Exposure Compensation |
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| Custom White Balance |
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| Image Stabilization |
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| Built-in Flash |
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| Flash Range |
8.00 |
5.30 |
| Flash Modes |
Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
| External Flash |
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| AE Bracketing |
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| AE Bracketing Range |
±2 EV |
±2 EV |
| WB Bracketing |
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| Sensor |
| Sensor Size |
1/2.3 |
1/2.5 |
| Sensor Type |
CCD |
CCD |
| Sensor Dimensions |
6.08 x 4.56 mm |
5.75 x 4.32 mm |
| Sensor Area |
27.7 mm² |
24.8 mm² |
| Sensor Resolution |
12 MP |
10 MP |
| Max Image Resolution |
3968 x 2976 |
3648 x 2736 |
| Max Native ISO |
6400 |
6400 |
| Min Native ISO |
64 |
100 |
| Max Boosted ISO |
0 |
0 |
| Min Boosted ISO |
0 |
0 |
| Video Features |
| 4K |
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| Max Video Resolution |
640 x 480 |
640 x 480 |
| Video Formats |
Motion JPEG |
Motion JPEG |
| Timelapse Recording |
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| Microphone Port |
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| Headphone Port |
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| Exposure Modes |
| Multi-Segment |
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| Average |
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| Spot |
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| Partial |
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| AF-Area |
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| Center Weighted |
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| Connectivity |
| GPS |
None |
None |
| Wireless Connectivity |
Built-In |
Built-In |
| Bluetooth |
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| HDMI |
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| USB |
USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| Battery |
| Battery Life |
0 shots |
0 shots |
| Battery Type |
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| Battery Model |
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| Physical |
| Weight |
413 g |
229 g |
| Physical Dimensions |
116 x 84 x 81 mm |
103 x 60 x 33 mm |
| Environmental Sealing |
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| Water Proof |
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| Dust Proof |
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| Shock Proof |
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| Crush Proof |
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| Freeze Proof |
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| Shock Proof |
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| Storage |
| Storage Type |
xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal |
SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
| Storage Slots |
1 |
1 |
| Other Features |
| Self Timer |
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| Selfie Friendly |
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