Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic S1R
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic S1R Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic S1R Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SP-565UZ & Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R. The complete galleries are available at Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery & Panasonic S1R Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Panasonic S1R
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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1R over the Olympus SP-565UZ
S1R | SP-565UZ | |||
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Revealed | February 2019 | January 2009 | More recent by 122 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display size | 3.2" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.7") | |
Display resolution | 2100k | 230k | Clearer display (+1870k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Panasonic S1R
SP-565UZ | S1R | |||
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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.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic S1R Specifications
Olympus SP-565UZ | Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R | |
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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 |