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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic TS30

Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
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Overall
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Olympus SP-565UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic TS30 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
  • Introduced January 2009
Panasonic TS30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT30
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic TS30 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Olympus SP-565UZ and Panasonic TS30, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and TS30 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SP-565UZ was launched 7 years prior to the TS30 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the SP-565UZ grades against the TS30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Panasonic TS30

 SP-565UZ TS30 
Manually focus Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 TS30 SP-565UZ 
RevealedJanuary 2015January 2009Newer by 72 months
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Panasonic TS30

 SP-565UZ TS30 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic TS30 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-565UZ offers physical measurements of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") having a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS30 has proportions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SP-565UZ and Panasonic TS30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the SP-565UZ versus the TS30.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic TS30 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-565UZ and TS30 is 72 and 95 respectively.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic TS30 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic TS30 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions merely by checking technical specs. The pic underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-565UZ and TS30.

As you have seen, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic TS30 to resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SP-565UZ is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic TS30 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS30 as a Portrait photography camera
39
you can focus manually
delivers RAW files
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
35
MP count good (16 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
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 TS30 as a Street photography camera
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image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
lighter than others (142 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Sports photography features
Panasonic TS30 Sports photography features
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excellent zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proof
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
max frames per second very slow (1.3 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Travel photography details
Panasonic TS30 Travel photography details
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built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
great zoom (520mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low resolution (10MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than others (142 grams)
weather proof
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic TS30 Landscape photography highlights
40
you can focus manually
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5")
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse function
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quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
weather proof
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Vlogging features
Panasonic TS30 Vlogging features
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fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
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quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
lighter than others (142 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic port
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic TS30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-565UZ and Panasonic TS30
 Olympus SP-565UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus SP-565UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FT30
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2009-01-15 2015-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 10MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 143 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-520mm (20.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 1.3fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.40 m (ISO 200) 4.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 @ 30 fps/15 fps, 320 x 240 @ 30 fps/15 fps 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format - MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 413g (0.91 lb) 142g (0.31 lb)
Physical dimensions 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 250 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model 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
Pricing at launch $400 $180