Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic LX100 II

Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Olympus SP-565UZ versus Panasonic LX100 II, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and LX100 II (17MP) and the SP-565UZ (1/2.3") and LX100 II (Four Thirds) provide different sensor measurements.

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The SP-565UZ was brought out 10 years before the LX100 II and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-565UZ being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the SP-565UZ matches up against the LX100 II in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-565UZ and Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery and Panasonic LX100 II Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-565UZ has physical measurements of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") and a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LX100 II has proportions of 115mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs).

Compare the Olympus SP-565UZ versus Panasonic LX100 II in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the SP-565UZ against the LX100 II.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-565UZ and LX100 II is 72 and 81 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements only by seeing a spec sheet. The visual below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-565UZ and LX100 II.

Clearly, both of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SP-565UZ due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Panasonic LX100 II will produce greater detail having its extra 7MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The older SP-565UZ will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.