Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FZ1000 II

Lets look more closely at the Olympus SP-565UZ and Panasonic FZ1000 II, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and FZ1000 II (20MP) and the SP-565UZ (1/2.3") and FZ1000 II (1") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The SP-565UZ was manufactured 11 years prior to the FZ1000 II which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-565UZ being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ1000 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SP-565UZ matches up vs the FZ1000 II for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-565UZ and Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery and Panasonic FZ1000 II Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-565UZ provides exterior measurements of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") along with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ1000 II has proportions of 136mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") accompanied by a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SP-565UZ and Panasonic FZ1000 II in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the SP-565UZ and the FZ1000 II.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SP-565UZ and FZ1000 II is 72 and 55 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions just by seeing specs. The picture below may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-565UZ and FZ1000 II.

All in all, each of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SP-565UZ featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Panasonic FZ1000 II will show greater detail due to its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SP-565UZ will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.