Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic SZ3
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic SZ3 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
- Revealed January 2009
(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
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").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic SZ3 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-565UZ and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3. The complete galleries are available at Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery and Panasonic SZ3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Panasonic SZ3
SP-565UZ | SZ3 | |||
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Focus manually | Very precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ3 over the Olympus SP-565UZ
SZ3 | SP-565UZ | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | January 2009 | Newer by 48 months | |
Screen size | 2.7" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Panasonic SZ3
SP-565UZ | SZ3 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Same 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.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.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-565UZ and SZ3 is 72 and 96 respectively.
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.
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic SZ3 Specifications
Olympus SP-565UZ | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 | |
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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 |