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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic SZ3

Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
32
Overall
32
Olympus SP-565UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic SZ3 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
  • Revealed January 2009
Panasonic SZ3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic SZ3 Overview

The following is a in depth overview of the Olympus SP-565UZ versus Panasonic SZ3, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and SZ3 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SP-565UZ was released 5 years before the SZ3 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SP-565UZ grades vs the SZ3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Panasonic SZ3

 SP-565UZ SZ3 
Focus manually Very precise focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ3 over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 SZ3 SP-565UZ 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2009Newer by 48 months
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Panasonic SZ3

 SP-565UZ SZ3 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic SZ3 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-565UZ offers physical measurements of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") and a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ3 has sizing of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SP-565UZ versus Panasonic SZ3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the SP-565UZ compared to the SZ3.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic SZ3 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-565UZ and SZ3 is 72 and 96 respectively.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic SZ3 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic SZ3 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specs. The pic below will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-565UZ and SZ3.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Panasonic SZ3 to produce extra detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged SP-565UZ will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic SZ3 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic SZ3 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic SZ3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic SZ3 as a Portrait photography camera
39
has manual focus
exports RAW formats
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
30
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Street photography factors
Panasonic SZ3 Street photography factors
56
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (126 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Sports photography features
Panasonic SZ3 Sports photography features
33
long zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Travel photography factors
Panasonic SZ3 Travel photography factors
52
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
very long reach (520mm)
no Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than average in class (126g)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
missing Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Landscape photography features
Panasonic SZ3 Landscape photography features
40
has manual focus
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse function
39
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Vlogging details
Panasonic SZ3 Vlogging details
24
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic port
31
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (126g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone socket
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic SZ3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-565UZ and Panasonic SZ3
 Olympus SP-565UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus SP-565UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-01-15 2013-01-07
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 surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 143 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-520mm (20.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.40 m (ISO 200) 4.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 413g (0.91 lbs) 126g (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 - 250 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage xD Picture Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $400 $150