Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic S3
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic S3 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced January 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 117g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
- Launched January 2011
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The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Olympus SP-565UZ and Panasonic S3, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and S3 (14MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe SP-565UZ was manufactured 24 months prior to the S3 making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SP-565UZ grades against the S3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Panasonic S3
| SP-565UZ | S3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Panasonic S3 over the Olympus SP-565UZ
| S3 | SP-565UZ | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2011 |  | January 2009 | Newer by 24 months |
| Display size | 2.7" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Panasonic S3
| SP-565UZ | S3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Equal display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither contains Touch display |
Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic S3 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-565UZ has got outside 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 S3 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the SP-565UZ and the S3.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-565UZ and S3 is 72 and 96 respectively.
Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic S3 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions only by going over specifications. The pic underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-565UZ and S3.
Plainly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic S3 to offer you greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images way more aggressively. The more aged SP-565UZ is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic S3 Specifications
| Olympus SP-565UZ | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model type | Olympus SP-565UZ | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2009-01-15 | 2011-01-05 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | Venus Engine IV |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | 143 | 11 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 26-520mm (20.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8-4.5 | f/3.1-5.6 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.5 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Screen tech | - | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 1s | 8s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | 2.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 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 exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| 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) |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | - | MPEG-4 |
| 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 | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 413 gr (0.91 lb) | 117 gr (0.26 lb) |
| 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 All around rating | 30 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 18.7 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.1 | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | 68 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 250 shots |
| Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | 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 |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch cost | $400 | $110 |