Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic SZ1

Let's look more in depth at the Olympus SP-565UZ versus Panasonic SZ1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and SZ1 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SP-565UZ was manufactured 4 years earlier than the SZ1 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief overview of how the SP-565UZ scores versus the SZ1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-565UZ & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1. The entire galleries are available at Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery & Panasonic SZ1 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-565UZ has external dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") having a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ1 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the SP-565UZ and the SZ1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-565UZ and SZ1 is 72 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes just by checking out technical specs. The picture below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-565UZ and SZ1.

As you have seen, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic SZ1 to show greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged SP-565UZ will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.