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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic ZS50

Portability
72 Imaging
33 Features
32 Overall
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Olympus SP-565UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 front
Portability
90 Imaging
37 Features
57 Overall
45

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic ZS50 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
  • Released January 2009
Panasonic ZS50
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 243g - 111 x 65 x 34mm
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ70
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS45
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS60
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic ZS50 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Olympus SP-565UZ versus Panasonic ZS50, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and the ZS50 (12MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SP-565UZ was brought out 7 years prior to the ZS50 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the SP-565UZ scores against the ZS50 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Panasonic ZS50

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS50 over the Olympus SP-565UZ

		

		

			
 ZS50 SP-565UZ 
RevealedJanuary 2015January 2009Fresher by 72 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Panasonic ZS50

		

		

			
 SP-565UZ ZS50 
Manually focus  More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Lacking Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic ZS50 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus SP-565UZ features physical measurements of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") along with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS50 has specifications of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs).
Compare the Olympus SP-565UZ versus Panasonic ZS50 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the SP-565UZ versus the ZS50.
Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic ZS50 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-565UZ and ZS50 is 72 and 90 respectively.
Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic ZS50 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic ZS50 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing only by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-565UZ and ZS50.
Clearly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic ZS50 to provide you with extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older SP-565UZ will be behind in sensor tech.
	
			Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic ZS50 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic ZS50 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic ZS50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Olympus SP-565UZ as a Portrait photography camera
 Panasonic ZS50 as a Portrait photography camera
39
 focusing manually
 delivers RAW files
 megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
42
 manual focus
 has face detection focus
 delivers RAW formats
 external flash not possible
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
Olympus SP-565UZ Street photography factors
Panasonic ZS50 Street photography factors
56
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 delivers RAW files
 fixed screen
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
68
 image stabilization (Optical)
 delivers RAW formats
 lighter than others (243 grams)
 screen is fixed
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison
 Olympus SP-565UZ as a Sports photography camera
 Panasonic ZS50 as a Sports photography camera
33
 long zoom range (26-520mm  20.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
 megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect AF
43
 amazing zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 has tracking autofocus
 low MP (12MP)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus SP-565UZ Travel photography info
Panasonic ZS50 Travel photography info
52
 built-in flash
 decently wide (26mm)
 long zoom (520mm)
 no Timelapse function
 megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
66
 lighter than others (243g)
 has built in flash
 relatively wide (24mm)
 very long reach (720mm)
 low MP (12MP)
 does not have selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus SP-565UZ Landscape photography features
Panasonic ZS50 Landscape photography features
40
 focusing manually
 decently wide (26mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 delivers RAW files
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 small screen (2.5")
 megapixel count low (10MP)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 no Timelapse function
51
 manual focus
 relatively wide (24mm)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 delivers RAW formats
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 low MP (12MP)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus SP-565UZ Vlogging advice
Panasonic ZS50 Vlogging advice
24
 decently wide (26mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
 no microphone jack
34
 relatively wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detection focus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than others (243g)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 does not have selfie friendly display
 missing external microphone port
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic ZS50 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-565UZ and Panasonic ZS50
 Olympus SP-565UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus SP-565UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-TZ70
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-01-15 2015-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Total focus points 143 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-520mm (20.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 6.40 m (ISO 200) 6.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe    
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 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 413 gr (0.91 lb) 243 gr (0.54 lb)
Dimensions 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") 111 x 65 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 30 44
DXO Color Depth rating 18.7 20.0
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.1 11.2
DXO Low light rating 68 138
Other
Battery life - 300 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID 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
Storage slots Single Single
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