Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic G2

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.

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.

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.

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.