Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic SZ8
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic SZ8 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
- Revealed January 2009
(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
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").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic SZ8 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-565UZ and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery and Panasonic SZ8 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Panasonic SZ8
SP-565UZ | SZ8 | |||
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Manually focus | Very precise focus |
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ8 over the Olympus SP-565UZ
SZ8 | SP-565UZ | |||
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Launched | January 2014 | January 2009 | Fresher by 60 months | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Panasonic SZ8
SP-565UZ | SZ8 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | 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.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.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-565UZ and SZ8 is 72 and 94 respectively.
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.
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic SZ8 Specifications
Olympus SP-565UZ | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 | |
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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 |