Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic ZS3
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic ZS3 Key Specs
(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
- Announced January 2009
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
- 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
- Launched May 2009
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ7
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Its time to look closer at the Olympus SP-565UZ and Panasonic ZS3, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and the ZS3 (10MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe SP-565UZ was launched 3 months before the ZS3 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SP-565UZ matches up vs the ZS3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Panasonic ZS3
| SP-565UZ | ZS3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS3 over the Olympus SP-565UZ
| ZS3 | SP-565UZ | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Panasonic ZS3
| SP-565UZ | ZS3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2009 |  | May 2009 | Similar generation |
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic ZS3 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-565UZ provides external measurements of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS3 has sizing of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the SP-565UZ vs the ZS3.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-565UZ and ZS3 is 72 and 91 respectively.
Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic ZS3 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing simply by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-565UZ and ZS3.
Clearly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution and you should expect similar quality of photos though you might want to consider the release date of the products into consideration.
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic ZS3 Specifications
| Olympus SP-565UZ | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model type | Olympus SP-565UZ | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 |
| Also called | - | Lumix DMC-TZ7 |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Announced | 2009-01-15 | 2009-05-14 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| 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 | 10 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 143 | 11 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 26-520mm (20.0x) | 25-300mm (12.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/2.8-4.5 | f/3.3-4.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 3cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.5" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 1 seconds | 60 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 2.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 6.40 m (ISO 200) | 5.30 m (Auto ISO) |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 640 x 480 @ 30 fps/15 fps, 320 x 240 @ 30 fps/15 fps | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | - | AVCHD Lite |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 413 gr (0.91 lbs) | 229 gr (0.50 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") | 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 ID | 4 x AA | - |
| Self timer | Yes (12 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | xD Picture Card, Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Cost at release | $400 | $200 |