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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic G2

Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
32
Overall
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Olympus SP-565UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 front
Portability
72
Imaging
47
Features
60
Overall
52

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic G2 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 G2
(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  • Superseded the Panasonic G1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
Photography Glossary

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic G2 Overview

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.

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The 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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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 
IntroducedJuly 2010January 2009More recent by 18 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper 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).

Compare the Olympus SP-565UZ versus Panasonic G2 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic G2 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic G2 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic G2 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic G2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Portrait photography factors
Panasonic G2 Portrait photography factors
39
you can focus manually
delivers RAW files
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
60
focusing manually
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
low resolution sensor (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Street photography information
Panasonic G2 Street photography information
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
65
fully articulated screen
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
comes with touch to focus
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition (428g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Sports photography advice
Panasonic G2 Sports photography advice
33
incredible zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (1.0 fps)
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
40
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Travel photography details
Panasonic G2 Travel photography details
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built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
great zoom (520mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
58
comes with touch to focus
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (428 grams)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Landscape photography details
Panasonic G2 Landscape photography details
40
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5")
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse mode
57
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Vlogging factors
Panasonic G2 Vlogging factors
24
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic port
61
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
comes with face detection autofocus
does have external mic support
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
heavier than competition (428 grams)
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic G2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-565UZ and Panasonic G2
 Olympus SP-565UZPanasonic 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