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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic L1

Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
32
Overall
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Olympus SP-565UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 front
Portability
65
Imaging
42
Features
38
Overall
40

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic L1 Key Specs

Olympus SP-565UZ
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • 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 L1
(Full Review)
  • 7MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 606g - 146 x 87 x 77mm
  • Revealed April 2007
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic L1 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Panasonic L1

 SP-565UZ L1 
RevealedJanuary 2009April 2007Newer by 22 months
Screen resolution230k207kClearer screen (+23k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic L1 over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 L1 SP-565UZ 

Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Panasonic L1

 SP-565UZ L1 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.5"2.5"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic L1 Physical Comparison

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).

Take a look at the Olympus SP-565UZ versus Panasonic L1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic L1 size comparison

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

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic L1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic L1 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic L1 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic L1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic L1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic L1 as a Portrait photography camera
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focusing manually
supports RAW files
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
55
focusing manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
low resolution (7MP)
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Street photography information
Panasonic L1 Street photography information
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has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
58
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
lighter than competitors (606g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Sports photography highlights
Panasonic L1 Sports photography highlights
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excellent zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports phase detect AF
max frames per second low (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (7MP)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
Travel photography with Panasonic L1
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built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
very long zoom (520mm)
no Timelapse function
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than competitors (606 grams)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low resolution (7MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic L1 Landscape photography highlights
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focusing manually
fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no Timelapse function
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focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (7 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SP-565UZ
Vlogging with Panasonic L1
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fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone support
9
no video
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic L1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-565UZ and Panasonic L1
 Olympus SP-565UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-L1
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus SP-565UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Announced 2009-01-15 2007-04-11
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 7MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 3136 x 2352
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 143 3
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 26-520mm (20.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.5 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 45
Crop factor 5.9 2.1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5" 2.5"
Resolution of display 230k dot 207k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Min shutter speed 1 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.40 m (ISO 200) 13.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2)
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/160 seconds
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 -
Maximum video resolution 640x480 None
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 413 gr (0.91 lbs) 606 gr (1.34 lbs)
Dimensions 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") 146 x 87 x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 30 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 18.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.1 not tested
DXO Low light score 68 not tested
Other
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media xD Picture Card, Internal SD/MMC card
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $400 $1,500