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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic GX1

Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
32
Overall
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Olympus SP-565UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
52
Features
54
Overall
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic GX1 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 GX1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 318g - 116 x 68 x 39mm
  • Launched February 2012
  • Replacement is Panasonic GX7
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic GX1 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic GX1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and GX1 (16MP) and the SP-565UZ (1/2.3") and GX1 (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The SP-565UZ was unveiled 4 years earlier than the GX1 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-565UZ being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GX1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the SP-565UZ grades vs the GX1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Panasonic GX1

 SP-565UZ GX1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX1 over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 GX1 SP-565UZ 
LaunchedFebruary 2012January 2009Newer by 37 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Panasonic GX1

 SP-565UZ GX1 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic GX1 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-565UZ features outer measurements of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) and the Panasonic GX1 has sizing of 116mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 318 grams (0.70 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic GX1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the SP-565UZ and the GX1.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic GX1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-565UZ and GX1 is 72 and 87 respectively.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic GX1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic GX1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by going over specifications. The image here will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-565UZ and GX1.

To sum up, both of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SP-565UZ using its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic GX1 will deliver extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SP-565UZ is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic GX1 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic GX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic GX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Portrait photography features
Panasonic GX1 Portrait photography features
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has manual focus
delivers RAW files
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
71
manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports face detect focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ as a Street photography camera
Panasonic GX1 as a Street photography camera
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has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
70
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
includes focus by touch
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Sports photography factors
Panasonic GX1 Sports photography factors
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incredible zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
47
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
slow fps (4.0 fps)
no image stabilization
not so great battery (300 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic GX1 as a Travel photography camera
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has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
very long zoom (520mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
includes focus by touch
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
not so great battery (300 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic GX1 Landscape photography highlights
40
has manual focus
decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse recording
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manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
not so great battery (300 shots)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SP-565UZ
Vlogging with Panasonic GX1
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decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic jack
32
touchscreen
supports face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
no microphone jack
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic GX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-565UZ and Panasonic GX1
 Olympus SP-565UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-GX1
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus SP-565UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2009-01-15 2012-02-14
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4592 x 3448
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Minimum native ISO 64 160
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 143 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 26-520mm (20.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.8-4.5 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Total lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 5.9 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.40 m (ISO 200) 7.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 413 gr (0.91 lbs) 318 gr (0.70 lbs)
Physical dimensions 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") 116 x 68 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 30 55
DXO Color Depth score 18.7 20.8
DXO Dynamic range score 10.1 10.6
DXO Low light score 68 703
Other
Battery life - 300 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media xD Picture Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $400 $228