Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic G5

Below, we will be comparing the Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic G5, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and G5 (16MP) and the SP-565UZ (1/2.3") and G5 (Four Thirds) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The SP-565UZ was introduced 4 years earlier than the G5 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-565UZ being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a short summary of how the SP-565UZ grades versus the G5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-565UZ and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery and Panasonic G5 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus SP-565UZ comes with external measurements of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") having a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G5 has specifications of 120mm x 83mm x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8") having a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic G5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the SP-565UZ and the G5.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-565UZ and G5 is 72 and 74 respectively.

Typically, its hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes simply by going over technical specs. The picture below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-565UZ and G5.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SP-565UZ having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Panasonic G5 will offer you extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged SP-565UZ is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.