Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic ZS8

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.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-565UZ and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery and Panasonic ZS8 Gallery.

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.

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

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.