Plywood thickness would not be as much of an issue if you are overlaying SIPs but if you have stud walls then 1/2" is a better choice.
In hardwood veneered plywoods the cost is more in the hardwood face than the bulk of the material so 1/2" is not really that much more.
Before you discard the use of drywall, keep its fire resistant qualities in mind.
On ceilings I like to install paneling over firetaped drywall for this reason