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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic GH5

Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
32
Overall
32
Olympus SP-565UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 front
Portability
59
Imaging
60
Features
89
Overall
71

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic GH5 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
  • Announced January 2009
Panasonic GH5
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 725g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
  • Launched January 2017
  • Replaced the Panasonic GH4
  • Updated by Panasonic GH5 II
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic GH5 Overview

Below is a in depth review of the Olympus SP-565UZ versus Panasonic GH5, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and GH5 (20MP) and the SP-565UZ (1/2.3") and GH5 (Four Thirds) come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The SP-565UZ was launched 9 years earlier than the GH5 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-565UZ being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GH5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the SP-565UZ scores versus the GH5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Panasonic GH5

 SP-565UZ GH5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5 over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 GH5 SP-565UZ 
LaunchedJanuary 2017January 2009More recent by 97 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3.2"2.5"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1620k230kClearer display (+1390k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Panasonic GH5

 SP-565UZ GH5 
Focus manually More precise focusing

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic GH5 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-565UZ enjoys 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) while the Panasonic GH5 has measurements of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SP-565UZ versus Panasonic GH5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the SP-565UZ vs the GH5.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic GH5 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-565UZ and GH5 is 72 and 59 respectively.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic GH5 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic GH5 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading technical specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-565UZ and GH5.

As you can tell, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SP-565UZ due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Panasonic GH5 will deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The older SP-565UZ is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic GH5 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic GH5 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic GH5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
Portrait photography with Panasonic GH5
39
focusing manually
saves RAW files
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
76
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Street photography details
Panasonic GH5 Street photography details
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
74
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
comes with focus by touch
weather proof
great ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
Sports photography with Panasonic GH5
33
long zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
68
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proof
bad battery pack (410 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Travel photography details
Panasonic GH5 Travel photography details
52
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
very long zoom (520mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
68
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
bad battery pack (410 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic GH5 as a Landscape photography camera
40
focusing manually
decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse recording
75
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
no low pass filter
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
weather proof
2 card slots
bad battery pack (410 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Vlogging advice
Panasonic GH5 Vlogging advice
24
decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
75
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection autofocus
high res video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
does have external microphone support
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic GH5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-565UZ and Panasonic GH5
 Olympus SP-565UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-GH5
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus SP-565UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2009-01-15 2017-01-04
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 6400 25600
Lowest native ISO 64 200
RAW photos
Lowest enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 143 225
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 26-520mm (20.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.8-4.5 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 107
Crop factor 5.9 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 2.5" 3.2"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 1,620 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,680 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.76x
Features
Min shutter speed 1 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Max silent shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.40 m (ISO 200) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, Auto/Redeye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On w/Redeye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Redeye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
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 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p)
Max video resolution 640x480 4096x2160
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 413 grams (0.91 pounds) 725 grams (1.60 pounds)
Dimensions 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 30 77
DXO Color Depth score 18.7 23.9
DXO Dynamic range score 10.1 13.0
DXO Low light score 68 807
Other
Battery life - 410 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs; 10 secs w/3 shots)
Time lapse recording
Storage type xD Picture Card, Internal Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible)
Card slots 1 Dual
Launch pricing $400 $1,298