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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic S1

Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
32
Overall
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Olympus SP-565UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 front
Portability
54
Imaging
75
Features
84
Overall
78

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic S1 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
  • Revealed January 2009
Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1021g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
  • Revealed February 2019
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic S1 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic S1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and S1 (24MP) and the SP-565UZ (1/2.3") and S1 (Full frame) provide different sensor sizes.

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The SP-565UZ was revealed 11 years before the S1 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-565UZ being a Compact camera and the Panasonic S1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the SP-565UZ grades against the S1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Panasonic S1

 SP-565UZ S1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 S1 SP-565UZ 
RevealedFebruary 2019January 2009Fresher by 122 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3.2"2.5"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution2100k230kClearer display (+1870k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Panasonic S1

 SP-565UZ S1 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-565UZ offers exterior dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) and the Panasonic S1 has sizing of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") accompanied by a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs).

Check the Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic S1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the SP-565UZ vs the S1.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic S1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-565UZ and S1 is 72 and 54 respectively.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic S1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing just by seeing technical specs. The visual underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-565UZ and S1.

As you can tell, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SP-565UZ using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh trickier and the Panasonic S1 will provide extra detail because of its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The older SP-565UZ will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic S1 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Portrait photography advice
Panasonic S1 Portrait photography advice
39
you can focus manually
delivers RAW formats
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
85
focusing manually
high flash sync speed (1/320s)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detection focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Street photography details
Panasonic S1 Street photography details
56
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
70
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
offers focus by touch
environment sealing
above average high ISO (51,200)
more heavy than competitors (1,021 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Sports photography features
Panasonic S1 Sports photography features
33
incredible zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
environment sealing
not so great battery (380 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic S1 as a Travel photography camera
52
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
long reach (520mm)
no Timelapse recording
low MP (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
59
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
offers focus by touch
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
not so great battery (380 per charge)
more heavy than competitors (1,021g)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Landscape photography info
Panasonic S1 Landscape photography info
40
you can focus manually
quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no Timelapse recording
81
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
above average high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
two card slots
not so great battery (380 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Vlogging information
Panasonic S1 Vlogging information
24
quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone jack
32
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external microphone socket
display is not selfie friendly
more heavy than competitors (1,021g)
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-565UZ and Panasonic S1
 Olympus SP-565UZPanasonic Lumix DC-S1
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus SP-565UZ Panasonic Lumix DC-S1
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2009-01-15 2019-02-01
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 6400 51200
Highest boosted ISO - 204800
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Minimum boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 143 225
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Leica L
Lens zoom range 26-520mm (20.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.5 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Number of lenses - 30
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2.5 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 2,100 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 5,760 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.40 m (ISO 200) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/320 seconds
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 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 413g (0.91 lbs) 1021g (2.25 lbs)
Physical dimensions 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 30 95
DXO Color Depth rating 18.7 25.2
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.1 14.5
DXO Low light rating 68 3333
Other
Battery life - 380 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage xD Picture Card, Internal -
Card slots 1 Two
Cost at launch $400 $2,498