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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic LZ20

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Olympus SP-565UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 front
Portability
71
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic LZ20 Key Specs

Olympus SP-565UZ
(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
  • Announced January 2009
Panasonic LZ20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
  • 499g - 120 x 76 x 80mm
  • Launched July 2012
  • New Model is Panasonic LZ30
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic LZ20 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic LZ20, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and LZ20 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SP-565UZ was brought out 4 years prior to the LZ20 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-565UZ being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LZ20 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the SP-565UZ scores vs the LZ20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Panasonic LZ20

 SP-565UZ LZ20 
Focus manually More precise focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ20 over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 LZ20 SP-565UZ 
LaunchedJuly 2012January 2009More recent by 42 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Panasonic LZ20

 SP-565UZ LZ20 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic LZ20 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-565UZ provides exterior dimensions 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 LZ20 has proportions of 120mm x 76mm x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") along with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic LZ20 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the SP-565UZ versus the LZ20.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic LZ20 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-565UZ and LZ20 is 72 and 71 respectively.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic LZ20 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic LZ20 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements just by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-565UZ and LZ20.

Clearly, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic LZ20 to resolve more detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older SP-565UZ is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic LZ20 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic LZ20 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic LZ20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Portrait photography advice
Panasonic LZ20 Portrait photography advice
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manual focus
saves RAW files
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
no manual focus
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Street photography information
Panasonic LZ20 Street photography information
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than others in class (499g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Sports photography details
Panasonic LZ20 Sports photography details
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incredible zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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great zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
great battery power (380 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Travel photography features
Panasonic LZ20 Travel photography features
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flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
very long zoom (520mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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great battery power (380 shots)
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
long zoom (525mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (499g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Landscape photography details
Panasonic LZ20 Landscape photography details
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manual focus
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse function
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really wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
great battery power (380 per charge)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic LZ20 as a Vlogging camera
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pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
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really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic socket
heavier than others in class (499g)
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic LZ20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-565UZ and Panasonic LZ20
 Olympus SP-565UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus SP-565UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-01-15 2012-07-18
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 143 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-520mm (20.0x) 25-525mm (21.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.1-5.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1 secs 15 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.40 m (ISO 200) 6.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 @ 30 fps/15 fps, 320 x 240 @ 30 fps/15 fps 1280 x 720p ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 413 grams (0.91 lbs) 499 grams (1.10 lbs)
Physical dimensions 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") 120 x 76 x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 30 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 18.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.1 not tested
DXO Low light score 68 not tested
Other
Battery life - 380 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type xD Picture Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $400 $250