Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic TS4

Below is a extensive comparison of the Olympus SP-565UZ versus Panasonic TS4, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and the TS4 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SP-565UZ was released 4 years prior to the TS4 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the SP-565UZ matches up against the TS4 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-565UZ and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery and Panasonic TS4 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus SP-565UZ offers exterior dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") and a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) while the Panasonic TS4 has specifications of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SP-565UZ versus Panasonic TS4 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the SP-565UZ compared to the TS4.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-565UZ and TS4 is 72 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements simply by checking out specifications. The photograph here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-565UZ and TS4.

Plainly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic TS4 to provide more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older SP-565UZ will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.