Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic S1H

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Olympus SP-565UZ and Panasonic S1H, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and S1H (24MP) and the SP-565UZ (1/2.3") and S1H (Full frame) enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The SP-565UZ was brought out 11 years earlier than the S1H and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-565UZ being a Compact camera and the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summary of how the SP-565UZ matches up vs the S1H in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-565UZ and Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery and Panasonic S1H Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you should factor its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-565UZ has got exterior measurements 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 S1H has sizing of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") having a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs).

Check out the Olympus SP-565UZ and Panasonic S1H in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the SP-565UZ compared to the S1H.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-565UZ and S1H is 72 and 52 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing just by looking at technical specs. The visual here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-565UZ and S1H.

As you have seen, both of those cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SP-565UZ featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Panasonic S1H will give greater detail having its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older SP-565UZ is going to be behind in sensor tech.