Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic GF5

Its time to examine more closely at the Olympus SP-565UZ versus Panasonic GF5, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and the GF5 (12MP) is relatively well matched but the SP-565UZ (1/2.3") and GF5 (Four Thirds) enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The SP-565UZ was introduced 4 years before the GF5 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-565UZ being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GF5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a concise view of how the SP-565UZ grades versus the GF5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-565UZ & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery & Panasonic GF5 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-565UZ has outer measurements of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") having a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) and the Panasonic GF5 has dimensions of 108mm x 67mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 267 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the SP-565UZ versus the GF5.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-565UZ and GF5 is 72 and 89 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes simply by checking technical specs. The pic below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-565UZ and GF5.

As you can tell, both the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SP-565UZ with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Panasonic GF5 will give extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SP-565UZ is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.