Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic LX3
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic LX3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-520mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
- 413g - 116 x 84 x 81mm
- Launched January 2009
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-60mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
- 265g - 109 x 60 x 27mm
- Launched November 2008
- Replacement is Panasonic LX5
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Here, we are comparing the Olympus SP-565UZ and Panasonic LX3, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and the LX3 (10MP) is very close but the SP-565UZ (1/2.3") and LX3 (1/1.63") posses totally different sensor sizing.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe SP-565UZ was introduced 3 months later than the LX3 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SP-565UZ scores versus the LX3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Panasonic LX3
| SP-565UZ | LX3 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Panasonic LX3 over the Olympus SP-565UZ
| LX3 | SP-565UZ | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display size | 3" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Panasonic LX3
| SP-565UZ | LX3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2009 |  | November 2008 | Same age |
| Manually focus |  | Dial precise focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic LX3 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-565UZ provides physical dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") along with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LX3 has measurements of 109mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus SP-565UZ and Panasonic LX3 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the SP-565UZ against the LX3.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-565UZ and LX3 is 72 and 91 respectively.
Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic LX3 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing purely by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-565UZ and LX3.
Clearly, both of the cameras feature the identical MP but not the same sensor sizing. The SP-565UZ uses the smaller sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower DOF more challenging.
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic LX3 Specifications
| Olympus SP-565UZ | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model type | Olympus SP-565UZ | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2009-01-15 | 2008-11-04 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.63" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 8.07 x 5.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 44.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10MP | 10MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 143 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 26-520mm (20.0x) | 24-60mm (2.5x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8-4.5 | f/2.0-2.8 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 4.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.5 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 1s | 60s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per second | 3.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 6.40 m (ISO 200) | 8.30 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 640 x 480 @ 30 fps/15 fps, 320 x 240 @ 30 fps/15 fps | 1280 x 720 (HD 24 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30fps), 320 x 240 (10fps) |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| 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 | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 413g (0.91 lbs) | 265g (0.58 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") | 109 x 60 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | 30 | 39 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 18.7 | 19.6 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.1 | 10.8 |
| DXO Low light rating | 68 | 94 |
| Other | ||
| Battery ID | 4 x AA | - |
| Self timer | Yes (12 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | xD Picture Card, Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at release | $400 | $449 |