Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic G7
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic G7 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-520mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
- 413g - 116 x 84 x 81mm
- Revealed January 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 410g - 125 x 86 x 77mm
- Released May 2015
- Superseded the Panasonic G6
Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic G7 Overview
The following is a detailed comparison of the Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic G7, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and G7 (16MP) and the SP-565UZ (1/2.3") and G7 (Four Thirds) enjoy different sensor dimensions.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe SP-565UZ was revealed 7 years earlier than the G7 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-565UZ being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the SP-565UZ matches up against the G7 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic G7 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-565UZ & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7. The full galleries are available at Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery & Panasonic G7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Panasonic G7
SP-565UZ | G7 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic G7 over the Olympus SP-565UZ
G7 | SP-565UZ | |||
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Released | May 2015 | January 2009 | Newer by 77 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 230k | Sharper screen (+810k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Panasonic G7
SP-565UZ | G7 | |||
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Manual focus | More accurate focus |
Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic G7 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to travel with your camera, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-565UZ enjoys external 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 G7 has measurements of 125mm x 86mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0") having a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).
Compare the Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic G7 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the SP-565UZ against the G7.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-565UZ and G7 is 72 and 71 respectively.
Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic G7 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specs. The image below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-565UZ and G7.
All in all, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SP-565UZ with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic G7 will offer you greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged SP-565UZ is going to be behind in sensor innovation.
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic G7 Specifications
Olympus SP-565UZ | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus SP-565UZ | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2009-01-15 | 2015-05-19 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4592 x 3448 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 143 | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
Lens focal range | 26-520mm (20.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-4.5 | - |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display diagonal | 2.5" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 1,040 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,360 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 1s | 60s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Highest quiet shutter speed | - | 1/16000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per second | 7.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 6.40 m (ISO 200) | 9.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 @ 30 fps/15 fps, 320 x 240 @ 30 fps/15 fps | 3840 x 2160 (30, 25, 24, 20fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 413 grams (0.91 lbs) | 410 grams (0.90 lbs) |
Dimensions | 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") | 125 x 86 x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 30 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 18.7 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.1 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 68 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 350 photographs |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 4 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (12 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | xD Picture Card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $400 | $800 |