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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic ZS5

Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
32
Overall
32
Olympus SP-565UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic ZS5 Key Specs

Olympus SP-565UZ
(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
Panasonic ZS5
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Panasonic ZS5

 SP-565UZ ZS5 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS5 over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 ZS5 SP-565UZ 
IntroducedJune 2010January 2009More recent by 17 months
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Panasonic ZS5

 SP-565UZ ZS5 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact 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).

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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.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic ZS5 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic ZS5 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Portrait photography advice
Panasonic ZS5 Portrait photography advice
39
has manual focus
saves RAW files
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
27
features face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Street photography features
Panasonic ZS5 Street photography features
56
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (214 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Sports photography advice
Panasonic ZS5 Sports photography advice
33
amazing zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
31
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
max fps low (2.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS5 as a Travel photography camera
52
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
great zoom (520mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
63
lighter than competitors in class (214 grams)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Landscape photography info
Panasonic ZS5 Landscape photography info
40
has manual focus
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse recording
33
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Vlogging factors
Panasonic ZS5 Vlogging factors
24
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic support
31
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
lighter than competitors in class (214 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone socket
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic ZS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-565UZ and Panasonic ZS5
 Olympus SP-565UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
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