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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic GH4

Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
32
Overall
32
Olympus SP-565UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 front
Portability
66
Imaging
53
Features
88
Overall
67

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic GH4 Key Specs

Olympus SP-565UZ
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-520mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 413g - 116 x 84 x 81mm
  • Released January 2009
Panasonic GH4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 560g - 133 x 93 x 84mm
  • Revealed February 2014
  • Replaced the Panasonic GH3
  • Later Model is Panasonic GH5
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic GH4 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Olympus SP-565UZ and Panasonic GH4, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and GH4 (16MP) and the SP-565UZ (1/2.3") and GH4 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SP-565UZ was revealed 6 years before the GH4 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-565UZ being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GH4 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the SP-565UZ matches up versus the GH4 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Panasonic GH4

 SP-565UZ GH4 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH4 over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 GH4 SP-565UZ 
RevealedFebruary 2014January 2009Newer by 61 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1036k230kClearer display (+806k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Panasonic GH4

 SP-565UZ GH4 
Manual focus More exact focus

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic GH4 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-565UZ provides physical measurements 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 GH4 has sizing of 133mm x 93mm x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3") having a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SP-565UZ and Panasonic GH4 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the SP-565UZ and the GH4.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic GH4 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-565UZ and GH4 is 72 and 66 respectively.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic GH4 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic GH4 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by going over specs. The pic here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-565UZ and GH4.

All in all, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SP-565UZ with its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh tougher and the Panasonic GH4 will deliver greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images way more aggressively. The more aged SP-565UZ is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic GH4 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic GH4 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic GH4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
Portrait photography with Panasonic GH4
39
has manual focus
exports RAW formats
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
71
has manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
Street photography with Panasonic GH4
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
71
screen articulates fully
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
comes with focus by touch
weather proofing
lighter than average in class (560 grams)
very good ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Sports photography details
Panasonic GH4 Sports photography details
33
amazing zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
62
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
weather proofing
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Travel photography info
Panasonic GH4 Travel photography info
52
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
great reach (520mm)
no Time Lapse recording
MP count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
77
lighter than average in class (560 grams)
weather proofing
comes with focus by touch
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Landscape photography details
Panasonic GH4 Landscape photography details
40
has manual focus
fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inches)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse recording
72
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Vlogging details
Panasonic GH4 Vlogging details
24
fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic socket
71
display is selfie friendly
touch screen
comes with face detect autofocus
high video quality (4096 x 2160 pixels)
does have mic port
lighter than average in class (560 grams)
no image stabilization
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic GH4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-565UZ and Panasonic GH4
 Olympus SP-565UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-GH4
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus SP-565UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Pro Mirrorless
Released 2009-01-15 2014-02-07
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine IX
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 25600
Lowest native ISO 64 200
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 143 49
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 26-520mm (20.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.8-4.5 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Total lenses - 107
Crop factor 5.9 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 2.5" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 1,036k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - OLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.67x
Features
Min shutter speed 1s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.40 m (ISO 200) 17.00 m (at ISO 200)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, auto/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync/redeye reduction, forced off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 @ 30 fps/15 fps, 320 x 240 @ 30 fps/15 fps 4096 x 2160 (24p), 3840 x 2160 (24p, 25p, 30p), 1920 x 1080 (24p, 25p, 30p, 50p, 60p), 1280 x 720 (24p, 25p, 30p), 640 x 480 (25p, 30p)
Max video resolution 640x480 4096x2160
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 413 grams (0.91 pounds) 560 grams (1.23 pounds)
Physical dimensions 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") 133 x 93 x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 30 74
DXO Color Depth rating 18.7 23.2
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.1 12.8
DXO Low light rating 68 791
Other
Battery life - 500 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA DMW-BLF19
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs (single or three-shot))
Time lapse shooting
Storage media xD Picture Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $400 $1,500