Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic G7

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.

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The 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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.