Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic ZS15

Let's examine more in depth at the Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic ZS15, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and the ZS15 (12MP) is very close and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SP-565UZ was unveiled 4 years prior to the ZS15 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the SP-565UZ scores against the ZS15 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-565UZ and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15. The full galleries are available at Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery and Panasonic ZS15 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-565UZ has got external dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") and a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS15 has sizing of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic ZS15 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the SP-565UZ against the ZS15.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-565UZ and ZS15 is 72 and 92 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing just by looking through specifications. The graphic here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-565UZ and ZS15.

Plainly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS15 to provide you with greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The older SP-565UZ will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.