Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic ZS5
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic ZS5 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
- Launched January 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
- 214g - 103 x 60 x 32mm
- Introduced June 2010
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ8
Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic ZS5 Overview
Here, we are evaluating the Olympus SP-565UZ and Panasonic ZS5, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and the ZS5 (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe SP-565UZ was manufactured 17 months earlier than the ZS5 making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SP-565UZ grades vs the ZS5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic ZS5 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SP-565UZ & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery & Panasonic ZS5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Panasonic ZS5
SP-565UZ | ZS5 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS5 over the Olympus SP-565UZ
ZS5 | SP-565UZ | |||
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Introduced | June 2010 | January 2009 | More recent by 17 months | |
Display size | 2.7" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Panasonic ZS5
SP-565UZ | ZS5 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | No Touch friendly display |
Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic ZS5 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus SP-565UZ comes with outside dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS5 has specifications of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).
Look at the Olympus SP-565UZ and Panasonic ZS5 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the SP-565UZ and the ZS5.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-565UZ and ZS5 is 72 and 92 respectively.
Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic ZS5 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-565UZ and ZS5.
Clearly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZS5 to give you extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older SP-565UZ is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic ZS5 Specifications
Olympus SP-565UZ | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus SP-565UZ | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 |
Other name | - | Lumix DMC-TZ8 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2009-01-15 | 2010-06-16 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Venus Engine HD II |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 143 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-520mm (20.0x) | 25-300mm (12.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-4.5 | f/3.3-4.9 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.5" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 1 secs | 60 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1300 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 6.40 m (ISO 200) | 5.30 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
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 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | - | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 413 gr (0.91 pounds) | 214 gr (0.47 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") | 103 x 60 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 30 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 18.7 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.1 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 68 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | 4 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (12 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | xD Picture Card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at release | $400 | $300 |