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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic TS10

Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
32
Overall
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Olympus SP-565UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
20
Overall
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic TS10 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
  • Announced January 2009
Panasonic TS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT10
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic TS10 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic TS10, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and TS10 (14MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SP-565UZ was unveiled 12 months before the TS10 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the SP-565UZ grades versus the TS10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Panasonic TS10

 SP-565UZ TS10 
Focus manually Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS10 over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 TS10 SP-565UZ 
LaunchedJanuary 2010January 2009Newer by 12 months
Display dimensions2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Panasonic TS10

 SP-565UZ TS10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic TS10 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-565UZ features outer dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") along with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) and the Panasonic TS10 has sizing of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Check out the Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic TS10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the SP-565UZ compared to the TS10.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic TS10 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-565UZ and TS10 is 72 and 93 respectively.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic TS10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic TS10 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading a spec sheet. The pic here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-565UZ and TS10.

As you can see, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic TS10 to deliver greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged SP-565UZ is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic TS10 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic TS10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic TS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic TS10 Portrait photography highlights
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manual focus
supports RAW formats
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Street photography factors
Panasonic TS10 Street photography factors
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has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Sports photography information
Panasonic TS10 Sports photography information
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great zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
weather sealing
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Travel photography info
Panasonic TS10 Travel photography info
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has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
very long reach (520mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
MP count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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weather sealing
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS10
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manual focus
rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inches)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse mode
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS10 as a Vlogging camera
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rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic jack
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone support
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic TS10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-565UZ and Panasonic TS10
 Olympus SP-565UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS10
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus SP-565UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FT10
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2009-01-15 2010-01-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine IV
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 area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 143 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-520mm (20.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 1s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.40 m (ISO 200) 4.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE 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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 413 grams (0.91 pounds) 188 grams (0.41 pounds)
Physical dimensions 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage xD Picture Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $400 $249