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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic LZ40

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-LZ40 front
Portability
67
Imaging
45
Features
35
Overall
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic LZ40 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
  • Launched January 2009
Panasonic LZ40
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 22-924mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
  • 524g - 126 x 87 x 94mm
  • Launched January 2014
  • Succeeded the Panasonic LZ30
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic LZ40 Overview

The following is a extensive assessment of the Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic LZ40, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and LZ40 (20MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SP-565UZ was unveiled 6 years earlier than the LZ40 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-565UZ being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summary of how the SP-565UZ scores against the LZ40 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Panasonic LZ40

 SP-565UZ LZ40 
Manually focus Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ40 over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 LZ40 SP-565UZ 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2009Newer by 60 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Panasonic LZ40

 SP-565UZ LZ40 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic LZ40 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-565UZ comes with external 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 LZ40 has sizing of 126mm x 87mm x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") having a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the SP-565UZ compared to the LZ40.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic LZ40 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-565UZ and LZ40 is 72 and 67 respectively.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic LZ40 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic LZ40 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions simply by going over specs. The pic underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-565UZ and LZ40.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic LZ40 to offer you extra detail having an extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged SP-565UZ is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic LZ40 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic LZ40 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic LZ40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
Portrait photography with Panasonic LZ40
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focusing manually
exports RAW files
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
40
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
Street photography with Panasonic LZ40
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has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
45
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than others in class (524 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Sports photography information
Panasonic LZ40 Sports photography information
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incredible zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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incredible zoom range (22-924mm 42.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
features tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
Travel photography with Panasonic LZ40
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flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
long zoom (520mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (22mm)
long zoom (924mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (524 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Landscape photography info
Panasonic LZ40 Landscape photography info
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focusing manually
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse recording
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rather wide (22mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Vlogging advice
Panasonic LZ40 Vlogging advice
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relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic port
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rather wide (22mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
does have external microphone port
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
more heavy than others in class (524 grams)
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic LZ40 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-565UZ and Panasonic LZ40
 Olympus SP-565UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus SP-565UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-01-15 2014-01-06
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 143 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-520mm (20.0x) 22-924mm (42.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.0-6.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1 seconds 15 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.40 m (ISO 200) 10.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 @ 30 fps/15 fps, 320 x 240 @ 30 fps/15 fps 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 413 grams (0.91 lb) 524 grams (1.16 lb)
Physical dimensions 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") 126 x 87 x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7")
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 - 320 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media xD Picture Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $400 $219