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
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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.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Photography Glossary 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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Panasonic L10
| SP-565UZ | L10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic L10 Specifications
| Olympus SP-565UZ | Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |