Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic LX100

Below is a in-depth analysis of the Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic LX100, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and LX100 (13MP) and the SP-565UZ (1/2.3") and LX100 (Four Thirds) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The SP-565UZ was manufactured 6 years before the LX100 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-565UZ being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SP-565UZ grades vs the LX100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-565UZ & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery & Panasonic LX100 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-565UZ has got exterior dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LX100 has measurements of 115mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2") along with a weight of 393 grams (0.87 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the SP-565UZ versus the LX100.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-565UZ and LX100 is 72 and 83 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading through technical specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-565UZ and LX100.

As you have seen, both the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SP-565UZ featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh trickier and the Panasonic LX100 will give you greater detail due to its extra 3MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The older SP-565UZ is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.