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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic TS2

Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
32
Overall
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Olympus SP-565UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic TS2 Key Specs

Olympus SP-565UZ
(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
  • Released January 2009
Panasonic TS2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT2
  • Older Model is Panasonic TS1
  • Replacement is Panasonic TS3
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic TS2 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Olympus SP-565UZ versus Panasonic TS2, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and TS2 (14MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SP-565UZ was brought out 12 months earlier than the TS2 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SP-565UZ matches up versus the TS2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Panasonic TS2

 SP-565UZ TS2 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 TS2 SP-565UZ 
RevealedJanuary 2010January 2009Fresher by 12 months
Screen sizing2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Panasonic TS2

 SP-565UZ TS2 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic TS2 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera, you need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus SP-565UZ enjoys outside 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 TS2 has specifications of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SP-565UZ versus Panasonic TS2 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the SP-565UZ against the TS2.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic TS2 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SP-565UZ and TS2 is 72 and 93 respectively.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic TS2 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic TS2 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing purely by going through specifications. The graphic underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-565UZ and TS2.

Plainly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Panasonic TS2 to show extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older SP-565UZ will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic TS2 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Portrait photography features
Panasonic TS2 Portrait photography features
39
you can focus manually
exports RAW files
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS2 as a Street photography camera
56
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic TS2 as a Sports photography camera
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incredible zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proofing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Travel photography info
Panasonic TS2 Travel photography info
52
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
very long zoom (520mm)
no Timelapse recording
low MP (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
67
environment proofing
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS2
40
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5")
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no Timelapse recording
40
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SP-565UZ
Vlogging with Panasonic TS2
24
reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone jack
28
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic jack
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic TS2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-565UZ and Panasonic TS2
 Olympus SP-565UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus SP-565UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
Alternative name - Lumix DMC-FT2
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2009-01-15 2010-01-26
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
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
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 143 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-520mm (20.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 1s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.40 m (ISO 200) 5.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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 (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 - AVCHD Lite
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 413 gr (0.91 lbs) 188 gr (0.41 lbs)
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 recording
Storage media xD Picture Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
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