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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic GF2

Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
32
Overall
32
Olympus SP-565UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 front
Portability
88
Imaging
48
Features
50
Overall
48

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic GF2 Key Specs

Olympus SP-565UZ
(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
  • Launched January 2009
Panasonic GF2
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 310g - 113 x 68 x 33mm
  • Launched February 2011
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic GF1
  • New Model is Panasonic GF3
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic GF2 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Panasonic GF2

 SP-565UZ GF2 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF2 over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 GF2 SP-565UZ 
LaunchedFebruary 2011January 2009More recent by 25 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Panasonic GF2

 SP-565UZ GF2 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic GF2 Physical Comparison

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).

Analyze the Olympus SP-565UZ versus Panasonic GF2 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic GF2 size comparison

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

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic GF2 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic GF2 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic GF2 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic GF2 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic GF2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Portrait photography features
Panasonic GF2 Portrait photography features
39
you can focus manually
delivers RAW formats
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
60
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detection focusing
saves RAW files
MP count low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Street photography information
Panasonic GF2 Street photography information
56
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
65
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Sports photography info
Panasonic GF2 Sports photography info
33
incredible zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
38
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
terrible battery (300 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Travel photography info
Panasonic GF2 Travel photography info
52
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
great reach (520mm)
no Timelapse function
resolution not great (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
52
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
terrible battery (300 shots)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Landscape photography features
Panasonic GF2 Landscape photography features
40
you can focus manually
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5")
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no Timelapse function
55
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
terrible battery (300 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Vlogging features
Panasonic GF2 Vlogging features
24
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone socket
32
built-in touchscreen
supports face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
does not have external microphone port
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic GF2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-565UZ and Panasonic GF2
 Olympus SP-565UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-GF2
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus SP-565UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2009-01-15 2011-02-24
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine FHD
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 10MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 143 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 26-520mm (20.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.5 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Number of lenses - 107
Crop factor 5.9 2.1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.40 m (ISO 200) 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 @ 30 fps/15 fps, 320 x 240 @ 30 fps/15 fps 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format - AVCHD, Motion JPEG
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 413 grams (0.91 lbs) 310 grams (0.68 lbs)
Dimensions 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") 113 x 68 x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 30 54
DXO Color Depth score 18.7 21.2
DXO Dynamic range score 10.1 10.3
DXO Low light score 68 506
Other
Battery life - 300 pictures
Battery form - 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 recording
Storage media xD Picture Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $400 $330