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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic SZ8

Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
32
Overall
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Olympus SP-565UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic SZ8 Key Specs

Olympus SP-565UZ
(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
  • Revealed January 2009
Panasonic SZ8
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 159g - 100 x 60 x 27mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic SZ8 Overview

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic SZ8, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and SZ8 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SP-565UZ was announced 6 years earlier than the SZ8 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the SP-565UZ grades vs the SZ8 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Panasonic SZ8

 SP-565UZ SZ8 
Manually focus Very precise focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ8 over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 SZ8 SP-565UZ 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2009Fresher by 60 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Panasonic SZ8

 SP-565UZ SZ8 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic SZ8 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-565UZ offers 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) and the Panasonic SZ8 has proportions of 100mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Check out the Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic SZ8 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the SP-565UZ versus the SZ8.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic SZ8 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-565UZ and SZ8 is 72 and 94 respectively.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic SZ8 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic SZ8 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading a spec sheet. The graphic below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-565UZ and SZ8.

Clearly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Panasonic SZ8 to offer you greater detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older SP-565UZ is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic SZ8 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic SZ8 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic SZ8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Portrait photography details
Panasonic SZ8 Portrait photography details
39
manual focus
saves RAW files
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
35
MP count decent (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
Street photography with Panasonic SZ8
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (159g)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
Sports photography with Panasonic SZ8
33
long zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (200 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Travel photography details
Panasonic SZ8 Travel photography details
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has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
long zoom (520mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
67
lighter than average in class (159 grams)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
no Timelapse mode
not so great battery power (200 CIPA)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Landscape photography factors
Panasonic SZ8 Landscape photography factors
40
manual focus
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse mode
42
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
not so great battery power (200 shots)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SP-565UZ
Vlogging with Panasonic SZ8
24
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic socket
32
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
lighter than average in class (159g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone support
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic SZ8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-565UZ and Panasonic SZ8
 Olympus SP-565UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus SP-565UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-01-15 2014-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine
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 10MP 16MP
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
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 143 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-520mm (20.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.40 m (ISO 200) 5.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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 support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 413 gr (0.91 lb) 159 gr (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") 100 x 60 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type xD Picture Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $400 $275