Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic GH1
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic GH1 Key Specs
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- 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
- Introduced January 2009
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- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 385g - 124 x 90 x 45mm
- Introduced July 2009
- Renewed by Panasonic GH2
Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic GH1 Overview
Lets look a bit more closely at the Olympus SP-565UZ and Panasonic GH1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and the GH1 (12MP) is relatively similar but the SP-565UZ (1/2.3") and GH1 (Four Thirds) boast totally different sensor size.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe SP-565UZ was released 5 months prior to the GH1 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-565UZ being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GH1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SP-565UZ matches up versus the GH1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic GH1 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-565UZ and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery and Panasonic GH1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Panasonic GH1
SP-565UZ | GH1 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH1 over the Olympus SP-565UZ
GH1 | SP-565UZ | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Panasonic GH1
SP-565UZ | GH1 | |||
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Introduced | January 2009 | July 2009 | Similar generation | |
Manually focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Touch friendly screen | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic GH1 Physical Comparison
When you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-565UZ enjoys physical measurements 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 GH1 has sizing of 124mm x 90mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8") with a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs).
Examine the Olympus SP-565UZ and Panasonic GH1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the SP-565UZ compared to the GH1.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-565UZ and GH1 is 72 and 81 respectively.
Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic GH1 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements just by going over specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-565UZ and GH1.
All in all, the 2 cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SP-565UZ because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Panasonic GH1 will offer extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively.
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic GH1 Specifications
Olympus SP-565UZ | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus SP-565UZ | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2009-01-15 | 2009-07-10 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Venus Engine HD |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 18.89 x 14.48mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 273.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 143 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
Lens focal range | 26-520mm (20.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-4.5 | - |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 107 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display sizing | 2.5 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 1 secs | 60 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 6.40 m (ISO 200) | 10.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 @ 30 fps/15 fps, 320 x 240 @ 30 fps/15 fps | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | - | AVCHD |
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) | 385 grams (0.85 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") | 124 x 90 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 30 | 64 |
DXO Color Depth score | 18.7 | 21.6 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.1 | 11.6 |
DXO Low light score | 68 | 772 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 320 photographs |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 4 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (12 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | xD Picture Card, Internal | SD/SDHC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $400 | $949 |