Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic ZS40

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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic ZS40

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1/2.33 inch 28.2mm²
10.0 megapixels
26.00mm - 520.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Olympus SP-565UZ Review.

1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
18.1 megapixels
24.00mm - 720.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Olympus SP-565UZ advantages over Panasonic ZS40

Bigger pixels
~ 1.68 vs 1.26 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Larger lens aperture
f/2.8 vs f/3.3
Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
Longer stills battery life
More info

Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

410 vs 300 shots
Capture more photos
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Panasonic ZS40 advantages over Olympus SP-565UZ

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
More telephoto lens reach
720 mm vs 520 mm
Capture objects farther away
Higher effective ISO

Higher effective ISO

Maximum effective ISO is an estimate of the highest sensitivity at which a camera can capture excellent quality photos.

Cameras with higher effective ISO will be better choices for indoor photography, night shooting, and indoor sports photography, especially if you intend to make large prints.

You can learn more at our glossary entry.

Maximum effective ISO test data courtesy of DxO Mark.
ZS40 test data on DxO Mark SP-565UZ test data on DxO Mark

117 vs 68 iso
Take photos in low light with less noise
Built-in GPS
GPS vs None
Geotag your photos
Thinner
34 mm vs 80 mm
Thinner
Newer
11 years vs 16 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
HDMI out
HDMI out vs None
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Lighter weight
240g vs 373g
Lighter weight
More dots on screen
920k vs 230k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
Shoots 1080p video
Yes vs No
You'll want this if you shoot video
More pixels
18.1 vs 10.0 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Longer exposure
30 vs 15 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos

Similarities

Common Strengths

Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Both provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Tiltable Screen
Neither provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm S8100fd

Olympus SP-565UZ

Fujifilm S8100fd

$400
1/2.33 inch

RAW file ability
Hot shoe

$399
1/2.3 inch

Compare Olympus SP-565UZ vs Fujifilm S8100fd

Panasonic ZS40

Fujifilm S8100fd

$380
1/2.3 inch

Focus peaking
In-camera panoramas

$399
1/2.3 inch

Bigger pixels
Larger lens aperture

Compare Panasonic ZS40 vs Fujifilm S8100fd

Compared to Nikon P80

Olympus SP-565UZ

Nikon P80

$400
1/2.33 inch

Longer stills battery life
Hot shoe

$400
1/2.33 inch

Compare Olympus SP-565UZ vs Nikon P80

Panasonic ZS40

Nikon P80

$380
1/2.3 inch

Focus peaking
In-camera panoramas

$400
1/2.33 inch

Bigger pixels
Larger lens aperture

Compare Panasonic ZS40 vs Nikon P80

Compared to Panasonic DMC-FZ35

Olympus SP-565UZ

Panasonic DMC-FZ35

$400
1/2.33 inch

Hot shoe
Bulb shutter

$400
1/2.33 inch

HDMI out
More pixels

Compare Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic DMC-FZ35

Panasonic ZS40

Panasonic DMC-FZ35

$380
1/2.3 inch

Focus peaking
In-camera panoramas

$400
1/2.33 inch

Bigger pixels
Larger lens aperture

Compare Panasonic ZS40 vs Panasonic DMC-FZ35

Compared to Canon SX700 HS

Olympus SP-565UZ

Canon SX700 HS

$400
1/2.33 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
Bigger pixels

$329
1/2.3 inch

Built-in Wi-Fi
NFC

Compare Olympus SP-565UZ vs Canon SX700 HS

Panasonic ZS40

Canon SX700 HS

$380
1/2.3 inch

Focus peaking
Eye-level viewfinder

$329
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Faster shutter

Compare Panasonic ZS40 vs Canon SX700 HS

Compared to Panasonic ZS60

Olympus SP-565UZ

Panasonic ZS60

$400
1/2.33 inch

Bigger pixels
Larger lens aperture

$448
1/2.3 inch

Focus peaking
Shoot 4K video

Compare Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic ZS60

Panasonic ZS40

Panasonic ZS60

$380
1/2.3 inch

Built-in GPS

$448
1/2.3 inch

Shoot 4K video
Touchscreen

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