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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic S1

Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
32
Overall
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Olympus SP-565UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic S1 Key Specs

Olympus SP-565UZ
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-520mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 413g - 116 x 84 x 81mm
  • Introduced January 2009
Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 117g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic S1 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Olympus SP-565UZ versus Panasonic S1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and the S1 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SP-565UZ was released 24 months earlier than the S1 making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the SP-565UZ matches up vs the S1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Panasonic S1

 SP-565UZ S1 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 S1 SP-565UZ 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2009More modern by 24 months
Display dimensions2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Panasonic S1

 SP-565UZ S1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-565UZ features outer 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 S1 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SP-565UZ versus Panasonic S1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SP-565UZ compared to the S1.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic S1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SP-565UZ and S1 is 72 and 96 respectively.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic S1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes only by reading a spec sheet. The pic here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-565UZ and S1.

As you can see, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic S1 to offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged SP-565UZ is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic S1 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic S1 as a Portrait photography camera
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focusing manually
supports RAW formats
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Street photography highlights
Panasonic S1 Street photography highlights
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (117g)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Sports photography advice
Panasonic S1 Sports photography advice
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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)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Travel photography details
Panasonic S1 Travel photography details
52
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
great reach (520mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than competitors (117g)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Landscape photography details
Panasonic S1 Landscape photography details
40
focusing manually
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse function
32
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Vlogging advice
Panasonic S1 Vlogging advice
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really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic socket
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fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (117 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-565UZ and Panasonic S1
 Olympus SP-565UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-S1
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus SP-565UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-01-15 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine IV
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 area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 143 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-520mm (20.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 1 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.40 m (ISO 200) 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 413 gr (0.91 pounds) 117 gr (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 240 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type xD Picture Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $400 $269