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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic ZS100

Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
32
Overall
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Olympus SP-565UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 front
Portability
87
Imaging
52
Features
65
Overall
57

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic ZS100 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
  • Revealed January 2009
Panasonic ZS100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-250mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 312g - 111 x 65 x 44mm
  • Revealed January 2016
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ100
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS200
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic ZS100 Overview

The following is a thorough assessment of the Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic ZS100, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and ZS100 (20MP) and the SP-565UZ (1/2.3") and ZS100 (1") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SP-565UZ was unveiled 8 years prior to the ZS100 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-565UZ being a Compact camera and the Panasonic ZS100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the SP-565UZ grades vs the ZS100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Panasonic ZS100

 SP-565UZ ZS100 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS100 over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 ZS100 SP-565UZ 
RevealedJanuary 2016January 2009Newer by 84 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Panasonic ZS100

 SP-565UZ ZS100 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic ZS100 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-565UZ provides external dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") having a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS100 has proportions of 111mm x 65mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 312 grams (0.69 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic ZS100 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the SP-565UZ against the ZS100.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic ZS100 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-565UZ and ZS100 is 72 and 87 respectively.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic ZS100 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic ZS100 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions just by checking out specifications. The pic below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-565UZ and ZS100.

Plainly, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SP-565UZ using its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Panasonic ZS100 will provide greater detail having an extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SP-565UZ will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic ZS100 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic ZS100 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic ZS100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS100 as a Portrait photography camera
39
you can focus manually
exports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
64
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
has face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS100 as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
78
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
supports RAW formats
has focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (312g)
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS100 as a Sports photography camera
33
incredible zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
67
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
has tracking autofocus
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS100 as a Travel photography camera
52
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
great reach (520mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
75
lighter than competition in class (312 grams)
has focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS100
40
you can focus manually
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse function
68
manual focus
really wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
supports RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Vlogging factors
Panasonic ZS100 Vlogging factors
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really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic socket
35
really wide (25mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (312 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external microphone port
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic ZS100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-565UZ and Panasonic ZS100
 Olympus SP-565UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus SP-565UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100
Also called - Lumix DMC-TZ100
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-01-15 2016-01-05
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD MOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 64 125
RAW data
Lowest enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 143 49
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-520mm (20.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 2.7
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Min shutter speed 1s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Max silent shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 9.9fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.40 m (ISO 200) 8.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 @ 30 fps/15 fps, 320 x 240 @ 30 fps/15 fps 4K/UHD (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p), 1920 x 1080 @ 60p/60i/30p/24p, 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 413 gr (0.91 lb) 312 gr (0.69 lb)
Physical dimensions 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") 111 x 65 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 30 70
DXO Color Depth rating 18.7 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.1 12.5
DXO Low light rating 68 559
Other
Battery life - 300 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media xD Picture Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $400 $700