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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic G100

Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
32
Overall
32
Olympus SP-565UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 front
Portability
81
Imaging
63
Features
76
Overall
68

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic G100 Key Specs

Olympus SP-565UZ
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-520mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 413g - 116 x 84 x 81mm
  • Launched January 2009
Panasonic G100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 3840 x 1920 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 352g - 116 x 83 x 54mm
  • Launched June 2020
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic G100 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Olympus SP-565UZ versus Panasonic G100, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and G100 (20MP) and the SP-565UZ (1/2.3") and G100 (Four Thirds) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The SP-565UZ was revealed 12 years earlier than the G100 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-565UZ being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summation of how the SP-565UZ scores vs the G100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Panasonic G100

 SP-565UZ G100 

Reasons to pick Panasonic G100 over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 G100 SP-565UZ 
LaunchedJune 2020January 2009Fresher by 139 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1840k230kClearer display (+1610k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Panasonic G100

 SP-565UZ G100 
Manual focus Dial exact focus

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic G100 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-565UZ provides outside dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G100 has dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") with a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs).

Check out the Olympus SP-565UZ versus Panasonic G100 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the SP-565UZ versus the G100.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic G100 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SP-565UZ and G100 is 72 and 81 respectively.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic G100 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic G100 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading through technical specs. The photograph here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-565UZ and G100.

As you have seen, each of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SP-565UZ having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Panasonic G100 will give extra detail because of its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older SP-565UZ is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic G100 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic G100 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic G100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
Portrait photography with Panasonic G100
39
has manual focus
saves RAW formats
low resolution (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
77
manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ as a Street photography camera
Panasonic G100 as a Street photography camera
56
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
78
screen articulates
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
includes focus via touch
good ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Sports photography factors
Panasonic G100 Sports photography factors
33
great zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
56
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/500s)
no image stabilization
low battery pack (270 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Travel photography factors
Panasonic G100 Travel photography factors
52
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
great reach (520mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low resolution (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
78
connects via bluetooth
includes focus via touch
resolution is good (20MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
low battery pack (270 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Landscape photography details
Panasonic G100 Landscape photography details
40
has manual focus
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5")
low resolution (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse mode
72
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
low battery pack (270 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Vlogging features
Panasonic G100 Vlogging features
24
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic jack
78
selfie friendly display
touchscreen capability
includes face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 1920 pxls)
has mic jack
no image stabilization
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic G100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-565UZ and Panasonic G100
 Olympus SP-565UZPanasonic Lumix DC-G100
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus SP-565UZ Panasonic Lumix DC-G100
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2009-01-15 2020-06-24
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 6400 25600
Minimum native ISO 64 200
RAW format
Minimum enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 143 49
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 26-520mm (20.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.5 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Total lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 5.9 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 1,840 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,680 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Min shutter speed 1 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/500 secs
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.40 m (ISO 200) 3.60 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye redduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 @ 30 fps/15 fps, 320 x 240 @ 30 fps/15 fps 3840 x 1920 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC3840 x 1920 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC3840 x 1920 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC
Maximum video resolution 640x480 3840x1920
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 413 gr (0.91 lbs) 352 gr (0.78 lbs)
Dimensions 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") 116 x 83 x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 30 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 18.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.1 not tested
DXO Low light score 68 not tested
Other
Battery life - 270 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage xD Picture Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported)
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $400 $698