Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic ZS70
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic ZS70 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
- Revealed January 2009
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 322g - 112 x 67 x 41mm
- Revealed April 2017
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ90
- Older Model is Panasonic ZS60
- Refreshed by Panasonic ZS80
Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic ZS70 Overview
Lets look more closely at the Olympus SP-565UZ and Panasonic ZS70, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and ZS70 (20MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe SP-565UZ was announced 9 years before the ZS70 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SP-565UZ matches up vs the ZS70 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic ZS70 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-565UZ and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery and Panasonic ZS70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Panasonic ZS70
SP-565UZ | ZS70 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Olympus SP-565UZ
ZS70 | SP-565UZ | |||
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Revealed | April 2017 | January 2009 | Fresher by 100 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 230k | Clearer screen (+810k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Panasonic ZS70
SP-565UZ | ZS70 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial exact focus |
Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic ZS70 Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-565UZ features external dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS70 has sizing of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs).
See the Olympus SP-565UZ and Panasonic ZS70 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the SP-565UZ vs the ZS70.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-565UZ and ZS70 is 72 and 87 respectively.
Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic ZS70 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing merely by checking out technical specs. The visual underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-565UZ and ZS70.
As you can tell, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Panasonic ZS70 to produce extra detail with its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older SP-565UZ will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic ZS70 Specifications
Olympus SP-565UZ | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus SP-565UZ | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 |
Alternative name | - | Lumix DMC-TZ90 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2009-01-15 | 2017-04-19 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-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 | 10 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 5184 x 3888 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 143 | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-520mm (20.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-4.5 | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 2.5" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 1,040k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,166k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.46x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 1 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Maximum silent shutter speed | - | 1/16000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated 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 exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 413 grams (0.91 lbs) | 322 grams (0.71 lbs) |
Dimensions | 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") | 112 x 67 x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 life | - | 380 pictures |
Battery style | - | 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 shooting | ||
Storage type | xD Picture Card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $400 | $450 |