Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic SZ7
72 Imaging
33 Features
32 Overall
32
95 Imaging
37 Features
41 Overall
38
Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic SZ7 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
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 133g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
- Revealed January 2012
Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic SZ7 Overview
Its time to take a closer look at the Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic SZ7, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and SZ7 (14MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe SP-565UZ was launched 4 years prior to the SZ7 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SP-565UZ matches up versus the SZ7 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic SZ7 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SP-565UZ and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery and Panasonic SZ7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Panasonic SZ7
SP-565UZ | SZ7 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manual focus | Dial exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ7 over the Olympus SP-565UZ
SZ7 | SP-565UZ | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Revealed | January 2012 | January 2009 | Newer by 36 months | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Panasonic SZ7
SP-565UZ | SZ7 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Lack of Touch display |
Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic SZ7 Physical Comparison
If you are going to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-565UZ features external measurements of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ7 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
Look at the Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic SZ7 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the SP-565UZ vs the SZ7.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-565UZ and SZ7 is 72 and 95 respectively.
Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic SZ7 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by going through technical specs. The picture below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-565UZ and SZ7.
As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic SZ7 to show extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged SP-565UZ will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic SZ7 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Street Comparison
Sports Comparison
Travel Comparison
Landscape Comparison
Vlogging Comparison
Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic SZ7 Specifications
Olympus SP-565UZ | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 | |
---|---|---|
General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus SP-565UZ | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2009-01-15 | 2012-01-09 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
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 | 10MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 143 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | 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 range | 1cm | 4cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 1 seconds | 8 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 6.40 m (ISO 200) | 5.60 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 @ 30 fps/15 fps, 320 x 240 @ 30 fps/15 fps | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 413 grams (0.91 pounds) | 133 grams (0.29 pounds) |
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 Overall 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 | - | 220 photographs |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 4 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (12 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | xD Picture Card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $400 | $199 |