Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic GF2

Below is a thorough comparison of the Olympus SP-565UZ versus Panasonic GF2, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and the GF2 (12MP) is very well matched but the SP-565UZ (1/2.3") and GF2 (Four Thirds) possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The SP-565UZ was released 3 years earlier than the GF2 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-565UZ being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GF2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SP-565UZ grades versus the GF2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-565UZ & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2. The complete galleries are available at Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery & Panasonic GF2 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-565UZ has got outside dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") and a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) and the Panasonic GF2 has dimensions of 113mm x 68mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") having a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the SP-565UZ against the GF2.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-565UZ and GF2 is 72 and 88 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements simply by looking at specs. The visual below might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-565UZ and GF2.

All in all, the 2 cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SP-565UZ due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Panasonic GF2 will give you more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older SP-565UZ is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.