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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic TS3

Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
32
Overall
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Olympus SP-565UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic TS3 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
  • Announced January 2009
Panasonic TS3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Launched August 2011
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT3
  • Succeeded the Panasonic TS2
  • Renewed by Panasonic TS4
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic TS3 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Olympus SP-565UZ versus Panasonic TS3, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and the TS3 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SP-565UZ was introduced 3 years before the TS3 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a short overview of how the SP-565UZ matches up versus the TS3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Panasonic TS3

 SP-565UZ TS3 
Manual focus Very accurate focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 TS3 SP-565UZ 
LaunchedAugust 2011January 2009More modern by 31 months
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Panasonic TS3

 SP-565UZ TS3 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic TS3 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-565UZ has physical measurements of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") and a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) and the Panasonic TS3 has measurements of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SP-565UZ versus Panasonic TS3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the SP-565UZ and the TS3.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic TS3 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-565UZ and TS3 is 72 and 92 respectively.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic TS3 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic TS3 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes simply by seeing a spec sheet. The image here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-565UZ and TS3.

As you can see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic TS3 to show greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged SP-565UZ will be behind in sensor innovation.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic TS3 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Portrait photography advice
Panasonic TS3 Portrait photography advice
39
manual focus
saves RAW formats
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
21
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
Street photography with Panasonic TS3
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
Sports photography with Panasonic TS3
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amazing zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
37
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
better than average battery pack (310 per charge)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Travel photography details
Panasonic TS3 Travel photography details
52
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
long reach (520mm)
no Timelapse mode
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
63
better than average battery pack (310 CIPA)
environment proof
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Landscape photography details
Panasonic TS3 Landscape photography details
40
manual focus
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no Timelapse mode
38
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
better than average battery pack (310 CIPA)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS3 as a Vlogging camera
24
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone jack
31
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone socket
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic TS3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-565UZ and Panasonic TS3
 Olympus SP-565UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus SP-565UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
Alternate name - Lumix DMC-FT3
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2009-01-15 2011-08-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine FHD
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 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 143 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-520mm (20.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Max aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 1s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.40 m (ISO 200) 5.60 m
Flash modes 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 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 413g (0.91 pounds) 197g (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1")
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 - 310 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type xD Picture Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
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