Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic L1

In this article, we will be contrasting the Olympus SP-565UZ versus Panasonic L1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and L1 (7MP) and the SP-565UZ (1/2.3") and L1 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The SP-565UZ was released 22 months after the L1 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-565UZ being a Compact camera and the Panasonic L1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the SP-565UZ grades vs the L1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-565UZ & Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery & Panasonic L1 Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-565UZ features physical measurements of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") along with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) while the Panasonic L1 has proportions of 146mm x 87mm x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0") along with a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the SP-565UZ vs the L1.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-565UZ and L1 is 72 and 65 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specifications. The pic below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-565UZ and L1.

Plainly, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SP-565UZ because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Olympus SP-565UZ will provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 3MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The younger SP-565UZ will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.