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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic ZS80

Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
32
Overall
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Olympus SP-565UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 front
Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic ZS80 Key Specs

Olympus SP-565UZ
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • 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 ZS80
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 327g - 112 x 69 x 42mm
  • Launched February 2018
  • Also Known as Lumix DC-TZ95
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS70
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic ZS80 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Olympus SP-565UZ and Panasonic ZS80, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and ZS80 (20MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SP-565UZ was launched 10 years prior to the ZS80 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SP-565UZ grades versus the ZS80 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Panasonic ZS80

 SP-565UZ ZS80 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS80 over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 ZS80 SP-565UZ 
LaunchedFebruary 2018January 2009More recent by 110 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1040k230kClearer screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Panasonic ZS80

 SP-565UZ ZS80 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic ZS80 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-565UZ comes with outer dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") along with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS80 has proportions of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") and a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the SP-565UZ versus the ZS80.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic ZS80 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-565UZ and ZS80 is 72 and 86 respectively.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic ZS80 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic ZS80 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements just by going through a spec sheet. The visual here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-565UZ and ZS80.

Clearly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Panasonic ZS80 to produce greater detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The older SP-565UZ will be behind in sensor technology.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic ZS80 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic ZS80 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic ZS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Portrait photography factors
Panasonic ZS80 Portrait photography factors
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you can focus manually
supports RAW files
low MP (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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focusing manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Street photography features
Panasonic ZS80 Street photography features
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image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
has touch focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Sports photography highlights
Panasonic ZS80 Sports photography highlights
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incredible zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
low MP (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
better than average battery (380 shots)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Travel photography details
Panasonic ZS80 Travel photography details
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built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
great zoom (520mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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better than average battery (380 CIPA)
has bluetooth
has touch focus
good resolution (20MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Landscape photography features
Panasonic ZS80 Landscape photography features
40
you can focus manually
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (380 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Vlogging info
Panasonic ZS80 Vlogging info
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really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
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relatively wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic ZS80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-565UZ and Panasonic ZS80
 Olympus SP-565UZPanasonic Lumix DC-ZS80
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus SP-565UZ Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80
Also called as - Lumix DC-TZ95
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-01-15 2018-02-18
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 143 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-520mm (20.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.5" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,330k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.53x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.40 m (ISO 200) 5.60 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 @ 30 fps/15 fps, 320 x 240 @ 30 fps/15 fps 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 413g (0.91 pounds) 327g (0.72 pounds)
Physical dimensions 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") 112 x 69 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 380 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media xD Picture Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $400 $448