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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic S1R

Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
32
Overall
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Olympus SP-565UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R front
Portability
54
Imaging
79
Features
84
Overall
81

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic S1R Key Specs

Olympus SP-565UZ
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-520mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 413g - 116 x 84 x 81mm
  • Announced January 2009
Panasonic S1R
(Full Review)
  • 47MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1020g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
  • Revealed February 2019
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic S1R Overview

Below is a complete analysis of the Olympus SP-565UZ and Panasonic S1R, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and S1R (47MP) and the SP-565UZ (1/2.3") and S1R (Full frame) provide different sensor sizing.

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The SP-565UZ was launched 11 years earlier than the S1R and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-565UZ being a Compact camera and the Panasonic S1R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the SP-565UZ grades versus the S1R in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Panasonic S1R

 SP-565UZ S1R 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1R over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 S1R SP-565UZ 
RevealedFebruary 2019January 2009More recent 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 S1R

 SP-565UZ S1R 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic S1R Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus SP-565UZ offers external dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") and a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) while the Panasonic S1R has specifications of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") and a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SP-565UZ and Panasonic S1R in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the SP-565UZ against the S1R.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic S1R size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-565UZ and S1R is 72 and 54 respectively.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic S1R top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic S1R Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements only by seeing technical specs. The visual underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-565UZ and S1R.

As you can tell, both of those cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SP-565UZ featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF harder and the Panasonic S1R will produce extra detail utilizing its extra 37 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older SP-565UZ will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic S1R sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic S1R Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic S1R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Portrait photography details
Panasonic S1R Portrait photography details
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has manual focus
saves RAW files
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
87
manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/320s)
amazing megapixels (47MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Street photography highlights
Panasonic S1R Street photography highlights
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
71
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
provides focus via touch
environment proof
good high ISO (25,600)
more heavy than others in class (1,020 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic S1R as a Sports photography camera
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long zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing megapixels (47 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
bad battery pack (360 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Travel photography advice
Panasonic S1R Travel photography advice
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has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
long zoom (520mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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environment proof
connects via bluetooth
provides focus via touch
amazing megapixels (47MP)
bad battery pack (360 per charge)
more heavy than others in class (1,020g)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic S1R as a Landscape photography camera
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has manual focus
reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inch)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse recording
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manual focus
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is decent (3.2")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing megapixels (47 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
has dual storage slots
bad battery pack (360 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Vlogging info
Panasonic S1R Vlogging info
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reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic port
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touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have microphone jack
screen is not selfie friendly
more heavy than others in class (1,020 grams)
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic S1R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-565UZ and Panasonic S1R
 Olympus SP-565UZPanasonic Lumix DC-S1R
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus SP-565UZ Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2009-01-15 2019-02-01
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 47 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 8000 x 6000
Highest native ISO 6400 25600
Highest enhanced ISO - 51200
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Minimum enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 143 225
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Leica L
Lens zoom range 26-520mm (20.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.5 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Total lenses - 30
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2.5 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 2,100k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 5,760k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Min shutter speed 1s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Max silent shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 9.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.40 m (ISO 200) no built-in flash
Flash settings 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
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/320s
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, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 413g (0.91 lbs) 1020g (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 Overall rating 30 100
DXO Color Depth rating 18.7 26.4
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.1 14.1
DXO Low light rating 68 3525
Other
Battery life - 360 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage xD Picture Card, Internal -
Storage slots Single Dual
Cost at release $400 $3,698