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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic ZS10

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Olympus SP-565UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 front
Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic ZS10 Key Specs

Olympus SP-565UZ
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-520mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 413g - 116 x 84 x 81mm
  • Released January 2009
Panasonic ZS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic ZS10 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic ZS10, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and ZS10 (14MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SP-565UZ was launched 24 months earlier than the ZS10 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the SP-565UZ scores versus the ZS10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Panasonic ZS10

 SP-565UZ ZS10 
Manually focus Very precise focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS10 over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 ZS10 SP-565UZ 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2009More modern by 24 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Panasonic ZS10

 SP-565UZ ZS10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic ZS10 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-565UZ has got outside dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") having a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS10 has measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the SP-565UZ versus the ZS10.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic ZS10 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-565UZ and ZS10 is 72 and 91 respectively.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic ZS10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic ZS10 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes merely by looking through specifications. The pic underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-565UZ and ZS10.

Plainly, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Panasonic ZS10 to result in greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SP-565UZ will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic ZS10 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZS10 Portrait photography information
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you can focus manually
delivers RAW formats
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
30
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Street photography info
Panasonic ZS10 Street photography info
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image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
lighter than competition (219g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Sports photography details
Panasonic ZS10 Sports photography details
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long zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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incredible zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery (260 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Travel photography advice
Panasonic ZS10 Travel photography advice
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built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
long reach (520mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low resolution (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than competition (219 grams)
includes focus by touch
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (384mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
bad battery (260 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Landscape photography features
Panasonic ZS10 Landscape photography features
40
you can focus manually
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse recording
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rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
bad battery (260 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS10 as a Vlogging camera
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relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic port
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rather wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (219g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone jack
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic ZS10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-565UZ and Panasonic ZS10
 Olympus SP-565UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus SP-565UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
Other name - Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-01-15 2011-01-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 143 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-520mm (20.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.40 m (ISO 200) 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 @ 30 fps/15 fps, 320 x 240 @ 30 fps/15 fps 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 413 grams (0.91 lbs) 219 grams (0.48 lbs)
Dimensions 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
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 - 260 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media xD Picture Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $400 $350