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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic TS5

Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
32
Overall
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Olympus SP-565UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic TS5 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
  • Launched January 2009
Panasonic TS5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
  • Released July 2013
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT5
  • Succeeded the Panasonic TS4
  • Newer Model is Panasonic TS6
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic TS5 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic TS5, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and TS5 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SP-565UZ was unveiled 5 years before the TS5 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SP-565UZ grades vs the TS5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Panasonic TS5

 SP-565UZ TS5 
Manual focus More accurate focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS5 over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 TS5 SP-565UZ 
ReleasedJuly 2013January 2009Newer by 54 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Panasonic TS5

 SP-565UZ TS5 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic TS5 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-565UZ provides outside dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS5 has measurements of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

See the Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic TS5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the SP-565UZ against the TS5.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic TS5 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-565UZ and TS5 is 72 and 91 respectively.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic TS5 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic TS5 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by seeing a spec sheet. The image below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-565UZ and TS5.

As you can see, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic TS5 to provide extra detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SP-565UZ will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic TS5 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic TS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic TS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Portrait photography factors
Panasonic TS5 Portrait photography factors
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manual focus
delivers RAW files
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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good megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS5 as a Street photography camera
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has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Sports photography info
Panasonic TS5 Sports photography info
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excellent zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
weather proofing
good battery life (370 per charge)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Travel photography highlights
Panasonic TS5 Travel photography highlights
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flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
great zoom (520mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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good battery life (370 per charge)
weather proofing
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS5
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manual focus
rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
weather proofing
good battery life (370 CIPA)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Vlogging features
Panasonic TS5 Vlogging features
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rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
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decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
missing mic socket
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic TS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-565UZ and Panasonic TS5
 Olympus SP-565UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS5
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus SP-565UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5
Alternate name - Lumix DMC-FT5
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2009-01-15 2013-07-12
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 143 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-520mm (20.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Max aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.40 m (ISO 200) 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 @ 30 fps/15 fps, 320 x 240 @ 30 fps/15 fps 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 413 gr (0.91 lbs) 214 gr (0.47 lbs)
Dimensions 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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 life - 370 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA DMW-BCM13
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type xD Picture Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $400 $350