Reasons to choose SP 590 UZ
Released in 2009, SP 590 UZ has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 12.7 MP effective resolution, and a 435 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Olympus SP 590 UZ
vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1
VS
Sensor area
28 mm²
SP 590 UZ28 mm²
Lumix DMC-S1- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The SP 590 UZ and Lumix DMC-S1 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
SP 590 UZMetricLumix DMC-S1
12.7 MPEffective pixels12.1 MP
6.08 × 4.56Sensor6.08 × 4.56
1.48 µmPixel pitch1.51 µm
2.18 µm²Pixel area2.29 µm²
45.81 MP/cm²Pixel density43.64 MP/cm²
5.69Crop factor5.69
—Maximum video—
435 gWeight100 g
xD Picture cardStorageSDHC, SDXC, Secure Digital
4x AABatteryLithium-Ion rechargeable battery Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The SP 590 UZ and Lumix DMC-S1 have the same sensor area. The Lumix DMC-S1 has the lighter body. The SP 590 UZ has the higher effective resolution. The Lumix DMC-S1 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Lumix DMC-S1
Released in 2011, Lumix DMC-S1 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 12.1 MP effective resolution, and a 100 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.