Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic XS1

Its time to examine more in depth at the Olympus SP-565UZ and Panasonic XS1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and XS1 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SP-565UZ was released 5 years prior to the XS1 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a concise summation of how the SP-565UZ grades vs the XS1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-565UZ & Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1. The complete galleries are available at Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery & Panasonic XS1 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-565UZ features exterior measurements of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") and a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) whilst the Panasonic XS1 has sizing of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") having a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the SP-565UZ versus the XS1.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-565UZ and XS1 is 72 and 97 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements simply by viewing technical specs. The graphic underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-565UZ and XS1.

As you can tell, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Panasonic XS1 to provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older SP-565UZ will be behind in sensor technology.