Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic GF3

Here, we are analyzing the Olympus SP-565UZ and Panasonic GF3, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and the GF3 (12MP) is very well matched but the SP-565UZ (1/2.3") and GF3 (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor size.

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The SP-565UZ was unveiled 3 years prior to the GF3 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-565UZ being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GF3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick view of how the SP-565UZ matches up vs the GF3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-565UZ and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3. The full galleries are available at Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery and Panasonic GF3 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-565UZ offers physical dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) and the Panasonic GF3 has proportions of 108mm x 67mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 264 grams (0.58 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the SP-565UZ against the GF3.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-565UZ and GF3 is 72 and 90 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions only by checking technical specs. The pic underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-565UZ and GF3.

As you can tell, each of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SP-565UZ with its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh harder and the Panasonic GF3 will resolve greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images way more aggressively. The more aged SP-565UZ is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.