Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic L10

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.