Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic G2
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic G2 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
- Released January 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 428g - 124 x 84 x 74mm
- Introduced July 2010
- Superseded the Panasonic G1
- Successor is Panasonic G3
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Below is a detailed review of the Olympus SP-565UZ versus Panasonic G2, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and the G2 (12MP) is fairly similar but the SP-565UZ (1/2.3") and G2 (Four Thirds) come with different sensor dimensions.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe SP-565UZ was released 18 months earlier than the G2 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-565UZ being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the SP-565UZ scores vs the G2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SP-565UZ and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery and Panasonic G2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Panasonic G2
| SP-565UZ | G2 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Panasonic G2 over the Olympus SP-565UZ
| G2 | SP-565UZ | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | July 2010 |  | January 2009 | More recent by 18 months |
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Panasonic G2
| SP-565UZ | G2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very precise focusing |
Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic G2 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus SP-565UZ offers outside dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G2 has specifications of 124mm x 84mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") along with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the SP-565UZ versus the G2.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SP-565UZ and G2 is 72 and 72 respectively.
Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic G2 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements simply by going over specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-565UZ and G2.
All in all, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SP-565UZ due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Panasonic G2 will deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The older SP-565UZ is going to be behind in sensor technology.
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic G2 Specifications
| Olympus SP-565UZ | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model type | Olympus SP-565UZ | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Released | 2009-01-15 | 2010-07-12 |
| Physical type | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | Venus Engine HD II |
| 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 megapixel | 12 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 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | 143 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | 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 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 2.1 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
| Screen sizing | 2.5 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Screen technology | - | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440k dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.55x |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 1 seconds | 60 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 6.40 m (ISO 200) | 11.00 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Max flash synchronize | - | 1/160 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 640 x 480 @ 30 fps/15 fps, 320 x 240 @ 30 fps/15 fps | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | - | AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG |
| 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 413 grams (0.91 lbs) | 428 grams (0.94 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") | 124 x 84 x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | 30 | 53 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 18.7 | 21.2 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.1 | 10.3 |
| DXO Low light rating | 68 | 493 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 360 shots |
| Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | 4 x AA | - |
| Self timer | Yes (12 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | xD Picture Card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at release | $400 | $1,000 |