Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic GX7

Following is a comprehensive review of the Olympus SP-565UZ versus Panasonic GX7, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and GX7 (16MP) and the SP-565UZ (1/2.3") and GX7 (Four Thirds) enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The SP-565UZ was introduced 5 years before the GX7 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-565UZ being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GX7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summation of how the SP-565UZ matches up versus the GX7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SP-565UZ and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery and Panasonic GX7 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus SP-565UZ has external dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") along with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) and the Panasonic GX7 has specifications of 123mm x 71mm x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") and a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).

Check the Olympus SP-565UZ versus Panasonic GX7 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the SP-565UZ compared to the GX7.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-565UZ and GX7 is 72 and 81 respectively.

Generally, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes only by reviewing specifications. The pic underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-565UZ and GX7.

To sum up, both the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SP-565UZ having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Panasonic GX7 will deliver greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged SP-565UZ is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.