Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic ZS40

Its time to look much closer at the Olympus SP-565UZ versus Panasonic ZS40, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and ZS40 (18MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SP-565UZ was launched 6 years earlier than the ZS40 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the SP-565UZ scores versus the ZS40 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-565UZ & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40. The complete galleries are available at Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery & Panasonic ZS40 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Olympus SP-565UZ offers 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) and the Panasonic ZS40 has specifications of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SP-565UZ versus Panasonic ZS40 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the SP-565UZ versus the ZS40.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-565UZ and ZS40 is 72 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to see the gap between sensor sizing merely by checking specs. The visual below will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-565UZ and ZS40.

All in all, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic ZS40 to give you more detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older SP-565UZ is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.