Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic TS3
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic TS3 Key Specs
(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
(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
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 GlossaryThe 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.
Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic TS3 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-565UZ and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery and Panasonic TS3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Panasonic TS3
SP-565UZ | TS3 | |||
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Manual focus | Very accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Olympus SP-565UZ
TS3 | SP-565UZ | |||
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Launched | August 2011 | January 2009 | More modern by 31 months | |
Screen size | 2.7" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Panasonic TS3
SP-565UZ | TS3 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical 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.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.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-565UZ and TS3 is 72 and 92 respectively.
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.
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic TS3 Specifications
Olympus SP-565UZ | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 | |
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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 |
Retail cost | $400 | $380 |