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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic ZS60

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Olympus SP-565UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 front
Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
63
Overall
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic ZS60 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
  • Announced January 2009
Panasonic ZS60
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 282g - 112 x 64 x 38mm
  • Revealed January 2016
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ80
  • Older Model is Panasonic ZS50
  • Renewed by Panasonic ZS70
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic ZS60 Overview

Here is a extended review of the Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic ZS60, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and ZS60 (18MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SP-565UZ was unveiled 8 years before the ZS60 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SP-565UZ grades versus the ZS60 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Panasonic ZS60

 SP-565UZ ZS60 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 ZS60 SP-565UZ 
RevealedJanuary 2016January 2009Fresher by 84 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Panasonic ZS60

 SP-565UZ ZS60 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic ZS60 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-565UZ has outer measurements of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") having a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS60 has proportions of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic ZS60 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the SP-565UZ versus the ZS60.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic ZS60 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-565UZ and ZS60 is 72 and 88 respectively.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic ZS60 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic ZS60 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specifications. The visual below might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-565UZ and ZS60.

To sum up, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Panasonic ZS60 to offer greater detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older SP-565UZ is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic ZS60 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZS60 Portrait photography information
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you can focus manually
exports RAW formats
low MP (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Street photography information
Panasonic ZS60 Street photography information
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image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
71
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
offers touch to focus
lighter than others in class (282g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS60 as a Sports photography camera
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amazing zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
low MP (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Travel photography highlights
Panasonic ZS60 Travel photography highlights
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built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
long reach (520mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low MP (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than others in class (282 grams)
offers touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic ZS60 Landscape photography highlights
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you can focus manually
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse function
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you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Vlogging info
Panasonic ZS60 Vlogging info
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really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone port
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really wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than others in class (282 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no external mic jack
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic ZS60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-565UZ and Panasonic ZS60
 Olympus SP-565UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus SP-565UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-TZ80
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-01-15 2016-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 143 49
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-520mm (20.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Min shutter speed 1 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Max silent shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.40 m (ISO 200) 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 @ 30 fps/15 fps, 320 x 240 @ 30 fps/15 fps 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 413 grams (0.91 pounds) 282 grams (0.62 pounds)
Physical dimensions 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") 112 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 30 37
DXO Color Depth score 18.7 19.3
DXO Dynamic range score 10.1 10.6
DXO Low light score 68 109
Other
Battery life - 320 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage xD Picture Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $400 $248