Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic GH2

Below, we will be reviewing the Olympus SP-565UZ versus Panasonic GH2, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and GH2 (16MP) and the SP-565UZ (1/2.3") and GH2 (Four Thirds) enjoy different sensor size.

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The SP-565UZ was announced 3 years earlier than the GH2 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-565UZ being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GH2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a quick view of how the SP-565UZ matches up against the GH2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-565UZ and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery and Panasonic GH2 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-565UZ enjoys exterior 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 GH2 has sizing of 124mm x 90mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 3.0") along with a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs).

Compare the Olympus SP-565UZ versus Panasonic GH2 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the SP-565UZ and the GH2.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-565UZ and GH2 is 72 and 70 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes only by reading specs. The pic below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-565UZ and GH2.

All in all, both of those cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SP-565UZ using its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh trickier and the Panasonic GH2 will offer you more detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SP-565UZ is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.