Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic ZR1

Below is a detailed comparison of the Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic ZR1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and the ZR1 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SP-565UZ was launched 6 months prior to the ZR1 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SP-565UZ matches up versus the ZR1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-565UZ and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1. The complete galleries are available at Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery and Panasonic ZR1 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-565UZ offers outer 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 ZR1 has measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the SP-565UZ and the ZR1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-565UZ and ZR1 is 72 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements only by looking through technical specs. The photograph below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-565UZ and ZR1.

As you can tell, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic ZR1 to provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.