Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic LZ20

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.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SP-565UZ & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery & Panasonic LZ20 Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.