Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic S5

Here is a detailed analysis of the Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic S5, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and S5 (24MP) and the SP-565UZ (1/2.3") and S5 (Full frame) come with different sensor sizes.

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The SP-565UZ was unveiled 12 years earlier than the S5 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-565UZ being a Compact camera and the Panasonic S5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SP-565UZ grades versus the S5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-565UZ & Panasonic Lumix DC-S5. The full galleries are available at Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery & Panasonic S5 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-565UZ has got outer dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) and the Panasonic S5 has dimensions of 133mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") and a weight of 714 grams (1.57 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SP-565UZ vs the S5.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SP-565UZ and S5 is 72 and 60 respectively.

Often, it is hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing just by seeing specs. The graphic underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-565UZ and S5.

All in all, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SP-565UZ using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh tougher and the Panasonic S5 will produce more detail having an extra 14MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older SP-565UZ will be behind with regard to sensor technology.