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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic G1

Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
32
Overall
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Olympus SP-565UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 front
Portability
82
Imaging
46
Features
50
Overall
47

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic G1 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
  • Introduced January 2009
Panasonic G1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 360g - 124 x 84 x 45mm
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Refreshed by Panasonic G2
Photography Glossary

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic G1 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Olympus SP-565UZ and Panasonic G1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and the G1 (12MP) is fairly similar but the SP-565UZ (1/2.3") and G1 (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor size.

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The SP-565UZ was announced very close to the G1 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-565UZ being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a quick overview of how the SP-565UZ matches up against the G1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Panasonic G1

 SP-565UZ G1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic G1 over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 G1 SP-565UZ 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Panasonic G1

 SP-565UZ G1 
IntroducedJanuary 2009January 2009Similar generation
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic G1 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you should think about its weight and size. The Olympus SP-565UZ has got outer measurements of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") along with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) while the Panasonic G1 has specifications of 124mm x 84mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") and a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SP-565UZ and Panasonic G1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the SP-565UZ compared to the G1.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic G1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-565UZ and G1 is 72 and 82 respectively.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic G1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic G1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specs. The pic here should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-565UZ and G1.

All in all, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SP-565UZ having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic G1 will offer you more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic G1 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic G1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic G1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic G1 as a Portrait photography camera
39
you can focus manually
saves RAW files
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
57
focusing manually
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
low resolution (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Street photography factors
Panasonic G1 Street photography factors
56
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
72
screen can move to multiple angles
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Sports photography details
Panasonic G1 Sports photography details
33
long zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (1.0 fps)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
33
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
low frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Travel photography info
Panasonic G1 Travel photography info
52
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
long zoom (520mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
62
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
does not have Time Lapse function
low resolution (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic G1 as a Landscape photography camera
40
you can focus manually
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inches)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse mode
57
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3")
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Vlogging info
Panasonic G1 Vlogging info
24
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
18
can't shoot video
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic G1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-565UZ and Panasonic G1
 Olympus SP-565UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-G1
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus SP-565UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2009-01-15 2009-01-19
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Max boosted ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 143 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 26-520mm (20.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.5 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Number of lenses - 107
Crop factor 5.9 2.1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 2.5 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.40 m (ISO 200) 10.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/160s
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 -
Max video resolution 640x480 None
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 413 gr (0.91 lb) 360 gr (0.79 lb)
Physical dimensions 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") 124 x 84 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 30 53
DXO Color Depth rating 18.7 21.1
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.1 10.3
DXO Low light rating 68 463
Other
Battery life - 330 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type xD Picture Card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $400 $0