Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic LZ30

Its time to look closer at the Olympus SP-565UZ versus Panasonic LZ30, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and LZ30 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SP-565UZ was launched 5 years earlier than the LZ30 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-565UZ being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LZ30 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick overview of how the SP-565UZ grades versus the LZ30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SP-565UZ and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery and Panasonic LZ30 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-565UZ has got exterior measurements of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) while the Panasonic LZ30 has measurements of 124mm x 84mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SP-565UZ versus Panasonic LZ30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the SP-565UZ against the LZ30.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-565UZ and LZ30 is 72 and 66 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements simply by looking through specs. The graphic below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-565UZ and LZ30.

All in all, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic LZ30 to result in extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The older SP-565UZ will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.