Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic G6

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Olympus SP-565UZ and Panasonic G6, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and G6 (16MP) and the SP-565UZ (1/2.3") and G6 (Four Thirds) offer different sensor sizing.

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The SP-565UZ was launched 5 years earlier than the G6 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-565UZ being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick overview of how the SP-565UZ grades vs the G6 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-565UZ and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery and Panasonic G6 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-565UZ offers exterior dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") having a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) while the Panasonic G6 has proportions of 122mm x 85mm x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") along with a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SP-565UZ and Panasonic G6 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the SP-565UZ against the G6.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SP-565UZ and G6 is 72 and 74 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements simply by going over technical specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-565UZ and G6.

As you can tell, both the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SP-565UZ due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Panasonic G6 will deliver more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The older SP-565UZ is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.