Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic GX8

Below is a thorough comparison of the Olympus SP-565UZ versus Panasonic GX8, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and GX8 (20MP) and the SP-565UZ (1/2.3") and GX8 (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor sizing.

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The SP-565UZ was released 7 years prior to the GX8 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-565UZ being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GX8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple overview of how the SP-565UZ grades against the GX8 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-565UZ and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8. The complete galleries are available at Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery and Panasonic GX8 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-565UZ provides external dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GX8 has proportions of 133mm x 78mm x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 487 grams (1.07 lbs).

Compare the Olympus SP-565UZ versus Panasonic GX8 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the SP-565UZ and the GX8.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SP-565UZ and GX8 is 72 and 74 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor measurements simply by checking out specs. The visual below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-565UZ and GX8.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SP-565UZ featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Panasonic GX8 will provide more detail as a result of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older SP-565UZ will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.