Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic L10
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic L10 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed January 2009
(Full Review)
- 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- No Video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 556g - 135 x 96 x 78mm
- Launched December 2007

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic L10 Overview
On this page, we are contrasting the Olympus SP-565UZ versus Panasonic L10, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and the L10 (10MP) is very comparable but the SP-565UZ (1/2.3") and L10 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor measurements.

The SP-565UZ was launched 14 months after the L10 making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-565UZ being a Compact camera and the Panasonic L10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the SP-565UZ grades vs the L10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic L10 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-565UZ & Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery & Panasonic L10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Panasonic L10
SP-565UZ | L10 | |||
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Launched | January 2009 | ![]() | December 2007 | More modern by 14 months |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 207k | Clearer display (+23k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic L10 over the Olympus SP-565UZ
L10 | SP-565UZ |
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Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Panasonic L10
SP-565UZ | L10 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 2.5" | ![]() | 2.5" | Equal display measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch friendly display |
Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic L10 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-565UZ comes with external measurements of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") and a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) and the Panasonic L10 has sizing of 135mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.3" x 3.8" x 3.1") along with a weight of 556 grams (1.23 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus SP-565UZ versus Panasonic L10 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the SP-565UZ compared to the L10.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-565UZ and L10 is 72 and 66 respectively.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic L10 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes merely by going through a spec sheet. The image underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-565UZ and L10.
Clearly, the 2 cameras have the same MP but not the same sensor sizes. The SP-565UZ features the smaller sensor which should make obtaining shallower depth of field more difficult. The newer SP-565UZ will have an edge in sensor innovation.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic L10 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic L10 Specifications
Olympus SP-565UZ | Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus SP-565UZ | Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced DSLR |
Revealed | 2009-01-15 | 2007-12-14 |
Body design | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
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 | - |
Available lenses | - | 45 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.5 inch | 2.5 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 207k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.47x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 1 seconds | 60 seconds |
Fastest 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) | 11.00 m |
Flash settings | 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) |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
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 |
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) | 556 gr (1.23 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") | 135 x 96 x 78mm (5.3" x 3.8" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 30 | 55 |
DXO Color Depth score | 18.7 | 21.3 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.1 | 10.8 |
DXO Low light score | 68 | 429 |
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/SDHC card |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $400 | $350 |