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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic GF1

Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
32
Overall
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Olympus SP-565UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 front
Portability
85
Imaging
47
Features
47
Overall
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic GF1 Key Specs

Olympus SP-565UZ
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-520mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 413g - 116 x 84 x 81mm
  • Introduced January 2009
Panasonic GF1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 385g - 119 x 71 x 36mm
  • Released October 2009
  • Updated by Panasonic GF2
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic GF1 Overview

Following is a complete overview of the Olympus SP-565UZ versus Panasonic GF1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and the GF1 (12MP) is very well matched but the SP-565UZ (1/2.3") and GF1 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor measurements.

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The SP-565UZ was announced 9 months earlier than the GF1 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-565UZ being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GF1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the SP-565UZ scores vs the GF1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Panasonic GF1

 SP-565UZ GF1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF1 over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 GF1 SP-565UZ 
ReleasedOctober 2009January 2009More modern by 9 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Panasonic GF1

 SP-565UZ GF1 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic GF1 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-565UZ offers exterior measurements of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GF1 has measurements of 119mm x 71mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") with a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs).

Check out the Olympus SP-565UZ versus Panasonic GF1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the SP-565UZ versus the GF1.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic GF1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-565UZ and GF1 is 72 and 85 respectively.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic GF1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic GF1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes merely by looking at specs. The pic here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-565UZ and GF1.

All in all, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SP-565UZ having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic GF1 will give you greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images more aggressively. The more aged SP-565UZ is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic GF1 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic GF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic GF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Portrait photography advice
Panasonic GF1 Portrait photography advice
39
you can focus manually
saves RAW formats
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
60
you can focus manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detection focus
supports RAW files
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Street photography factors
Panasonic GF1 Street photography factors
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
64
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic GF1 as a Sports photography camera
33
great zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
44
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
good battery pack (380 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Travel photography advice
Panasonic GF1 Travel photography advice
52
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
great reach (520mm)
no Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
59
good battery pack (380 shots)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Landscape photography advice
Panasonic GF1 Landscape photography advice
40
you can focus manually
rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse recording
60
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (380 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Vlogging info
Panasonic GF1 Vlogging info
24
rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic socket
25
includes face detection focus
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic GF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-565UZ and Panasonic GF1
 Olympus SP-565UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-GF1
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus SP-565UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2009-01-15 2009-10-14
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine HD
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 143 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 26-520mm (20.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.5 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Number of lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 5.9 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 1 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.40 m (ISO 200) 6.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 @ 30 fps/15 fps, 320 x 240 @ 30 fps/15 fps 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format - AVCHD Lite
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 413 grams (0.91 pounds) 385 grams (0.85 pounds)
Physical dimensions 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") 119 x 71 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 30 54
DXO Color Depth score 18.7 21.2
DXO Dynamic range score 10.1 10.3
DXO Low light score 68 513
Other
Battery life - 380 photographs
Type of battery - 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
Type of storage xD Picture Card, Internal SD/SDHC/MMC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $400 $400