Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic SZ10
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic SZ10 Key Specs
(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
- Released January 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
- 177g - 99 x 60 x 30mm
- Announced January 2015
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Here, we are looking at the Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic SZ10, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and SZ10 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe SP-565UZ was unveiled 7 years earlier than the SZ10 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the SP-565UZ grades vs the SZ10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SP-565UZ and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10. The full galleries are provided at Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery and Panasonic SZ10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Panasonic SZ10
| SP-565UZ | SZ10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very exact focus |
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the Olympus SP-565UZ
| SZ10 | SP-565UZ | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2015 |  | January 2009 | More modern by 72 months |
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display size | 3" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Panasonic SZ10
| SP-565UZ | SZ10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither provides Touch display |
Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic SZ10 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-565UZ provides external measurements of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ10 has dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the SP-565UZ against the SZ10.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-565UZ and SZ10 is 72 and 93 respectively.
Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic SZ10 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes only by researching technical specs. The image below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-565UZ and SZ10.
As you have seen, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic SZ10 to render extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged SP-565UZ will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic SZ10 Specifications
| Olympus SP-565UZ | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model type | Olympus SP-565UZ | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Released | 2009-01-15 | 2015-01-06 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| 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 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 143 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 26-520mm (20.0x) | 24-288mm (12.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.8-4.5 | f/3.1-6.3 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display size | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 1s | 8s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 1.4fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 6.40 m (ISO 200) | 5.20 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye, off |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| 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 data format | - | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 413 grams (0.91 pounds) | 177 grams (0.39 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") | 99 x 60 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
| 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 | - | 200 images |
| Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | 4 x AA | - |
| Self timer | Yes (12 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | xD Picture Card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Retail price | $400 | $200 |