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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic ZS8

Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
32
Overall
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Olympus SP-565UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic ZS8 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 ZS8
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 210g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Introduced July 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ18
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS7
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic ZS8 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Olympus SP-565UZ versus Panasonic ZS8, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and ZS8 (14MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SP-565UZ was introduced 3 years prior to the ZS8 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SP-565UZ grades versus the ZS8 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Panasonic ZS8

 SP-565UZ ZS8 
Manual focus Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS8 over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 ZS8 SP-565UZ 
IntroducedJuly 2011January 2009Newer by 30 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Panasonic ZS8

 SP-565UZ ZS8 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic ZS8 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. 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) whilst the Panasonic ZS8 has dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the SP-565UZ compared to the ZS8.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic ZS8 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-565UZ and ZS8 is 72 and 92 respectively.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic ZS8 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic ZS8 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions just by looking through specs. The picture underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-565UZ and ZS8.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Panasonic ZS8 to result in extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged SP-565UZ will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic ZS8 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic ZS8 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic ZS8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS8
39
manual focus
supports RAW files
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
30
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
Street photography with Panasonic ZS8
56
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (210 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Sports photography highlights
Panasonic ZS8 Sports photography highlights
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long zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
47
long zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
supports tracking focus
max frames per second low (2.0 frames per second)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS8 as a Travel photography camera
52
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
long zoom (520mm)
missing Timelapse function
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than average (210g)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (384mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Landscape photography advice
Panasonic ZS8 Landscape photography advice
40
manual focus
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse function
44
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS8 as a Vlogging camera
24
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone jack
30
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (210g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic support
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic ZS8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-565UZ and Panasonic ZS8
 Olympus SP-565UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus SP-565UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-TZ18
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-01-15 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 143 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-520mm (20.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 1s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.40 m (ISO 200) 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 @ 30 fps/15 fps, 320 x 240 @ 30 fps/15 fps 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format - MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 413g (0.91 pounds) 210g (0.46 pounds)
Physical dimensions 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" 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 life - 340 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type xD Picture Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $400 $275