Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic GF7

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic GF7, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and GF7 (16MP) and the SP-565UZ (1/2.3") and GF7 (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor sizes.

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The SP-565UZ was revealed 7 years prior to the GF7 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-565UZ being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GF7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the SP-565UZ matches up vs the GF7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-565UZ and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7. The full galleries are available at Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery and Panasonic GF7 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus SP-565UZ offers outside dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GF7 has specifications of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic GF7 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the SP-565UZ compared to the GF7.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-565UZ and GF7 is 72 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions only by checking specs. The pic below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-565UZ and GF7.

All in all, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SP-565UZ having a tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic GF7 will give extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged SP-565UZ is going to be behind in sensor innovation.