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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic ZS20

Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
32
Overall
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Olympus SP-565UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 front
Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
46
Overall
41

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic ZS20 Key Specs

Olympus SP-565UZ
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-520mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 413g - 116 x 84 x 81mm
  • Announced January 2009
Panasonic ZS20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 206g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Revealed April 2012
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ30
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS15
  • Later Model is Panasonic ZS25
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic ZS20 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Olympus SP-565UZ versus Panasonic ZS20, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and ZS20 (14MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SP-565UZ was announced 4 years earlier than the ZS20 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SP-565UZ scores vs the ZS20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Panasonic ZS20

 SP-565UZ ZS20 
Manually focus Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS20 over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 ZS20 SP-565UZ 
RevealedApril 2012January 2009More modern by 39 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Panasonic ZS20

 SP-565UZ ZS20 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic ZS20 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus SP-565UZ provides outer dimensions 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 ZS20 has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SP-565UZ versus Panasonic ZS20 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the SP-565UZ and the ZS20.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic ZS20 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SP-565UZ and ZS20 is 72 and 92 respectively.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic ZS20 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic ZS20 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-565UZ and ZS20.

As you can see, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Panasonic ZS20 to offer you greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged SP-565UZ is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic ZS20 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic ZS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic ZS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Portrait photography advice
Panasonic ZS20 Portrait photography advice
39
focusing manually
exports RAW files
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
30
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Street photography info
Panasonic ZS20 Street photography info
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
lighter than average in class (206 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Sports photography features
Panasonic ZS20 Sports photography features
33
amazing zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (1.0 fps)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
47
amazing zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (260 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Travel photography highlights
Panasonic ZS20 Travel photography highlights
52
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
great zoom (520mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than average in class (206g)
includes focus via touch
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (480mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
terrible battery power (260 shots)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS20 as a Landscape photography camera
40
focusing manually
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inch)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
42
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
terrible battery power (260 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS20 as a Vlogging camera
24
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
34
decently wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (206 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of external mic port
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic ZS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-565UZ and Panasonic ZS20
 Olympus SP-565UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus SP-565UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20
Also called - Lumix DMC-TZ30
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-01-15 2012-04-26
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 143 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-520mm (20.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1 seconds 15 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.40 m (ISO 200) 6.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
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 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 413 gr (0.91 pounds) 206 gr (0.45 pounds)
Physical dimensions 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 30 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 18.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.1 not tested
DXO Low light rating 68 not tested
Other
Battery life - 260 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media xD Picture Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
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