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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic S2

Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
32
Overall
32
Olympus SP-565UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic S2 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
  • Released January 2009
Panasonic S2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 112g - 98 x 57 x 21mm
  • Released January 2012
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic S2 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Olympus SP-565UZ and Panasonic S2, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and S2 (14MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SP-565UZ was announced 4 years before the S2 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the SP-565UZ matches up versus the S2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Panasonic S2

 SP-565UZ S2 
Focus manually Very precise focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic S2 over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 S2 SP-565UZ 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2009More recent by 36 months
Display sizing2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Panasonic S2

 SP-565UZ S2 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic S2 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-565UZ provides external measurements of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") and a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) while the Panasonic S2 has proportions of 98mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 112 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the SP-565UZ vs the S2.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic S2 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-565UZ and S2 is 72 and 96 respectively.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic S2 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic S2 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-565UZ and S2.

As you can see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic S2 to offer you extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older SP-565UZ is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic S2 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic S2 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic S2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic S2 as a Portrait photography camera
39
focusing manually
exports RAW formats
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
33
decent megapixels (14MP)
offers face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Street photography highlights
Panasonic S2 Street photography highlights
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (112 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Sports photography factors
Panasonic S2 Sports photography factors
33
amazing zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
great battery (280 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Travel photography features
Panasonic S2 Travel photography features
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flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
long reach (520mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
70
great battery (280 per charge)
lighter than others in class (112 grams)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Landscape photography features
Panasonic S2 Landscape photography features
40
focusing manually
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5")
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse mode
41
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
great battery (280 shots)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Vlogging advice
Panasonic S2 Vlogging advice
24
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
lighter than others in class (112g)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic support
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic S2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-565UZ and Panasonic S2
 Olympus SP-565UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-S2
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus SP-565UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-01-15 2012-01-09
Physical type Compact Compact
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 area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 143 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-520mm (20.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.40 m (ISO 200) 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 @ 30 fps/15 fps, 320 x 240 @ 30 fps/15 fps 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 413 gr (0.91 lbs) 112 gr (0.25 lbs)
Dimensions 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") 98 x 57 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 - 280 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage xD Picture Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $400 $109