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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic S5

Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
32
Overall
32
Olympus SP-565UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 front
Portability
60
Imaging
76
Features
92
Overall
82

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic S5 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
  • Released January 2009
Panasonic S5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.0" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 714g - 133 x 97 x 82mm
  • Revealed August 2020
  • Newer Model is Panasonic S5 II
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic S5 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Panasonic S5

 SP-565UZ S5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S5 over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 S5 SP-565UZ 
RevealedAugust 2020January 2009Fresher by 140 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3.0"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1840k230kSharper screen (+1610k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Panasonic S5

 SP-565UZ S5 
Manually focus Very accurate focus

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic S5 Physical Comparison

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).

Analyze the Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic S5 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic S5 size comparison

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

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic S5 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic S5 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic S5 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic S5 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic S5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic S5 as a Portrait photography camera
39
manual focus
supports RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
85
has manual focus
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Street photography advice
Panasonic S5 Street photography advice
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
78
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
supports focus by touch
environment proof
good ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
Sports photography with Panasonic S5
33
excellent zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
81
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
silent mode (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Travel photography highlights
Panasonic S5 Travel photography highlights
52
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
very long reach (520mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
79
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
supports focus by touch
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
Landscape photography with Panasonic S5
40
manual focus
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5")
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse recording
86
has manual focus
change lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.0")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
good ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
has dual storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Vlogging features
Panasonic S5 Vlogging features
24
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
79
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with microphone jack
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic S5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-565UZ and Panasonic S5
 Olympus SP-565UZPanasonic Lumix DC-S5
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus SP-565UZ Panasonic Lumix DC-S5
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Pro Mirrorless
Released 2009-01-15 2020-08-14
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 6400 51200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 204800
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Lowest enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 143 225
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Leica L
Lens zoom range 26-520mm (20.0x) -
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.5 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Available lenses - 31
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 2.5 inches 3.0 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 1,840 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.74x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
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
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 @ 30 fps/15 fps, 320 x 240 @ 30 fps/15 fps 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
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 413 grams (0.91 lb) 714 grams (1.57 lb)
Dimensions 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") 133 x 97 x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 30 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 18.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.1 not tested
DXO Low light rating 68 not tested
Other
Battery life - 440 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media xD Picture Card, Internal SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card
Storage slots One 2
Launch cost $400 $1,999