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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FH1

Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
32
Overall
32
Olympus SP-565UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FH1 Key Specs

Olympus SP-565UZ
(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
  • Announced January 2009
Panasonic FH1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 163g - 98 x 55 x 23mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS10
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FH1 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Olympus SP-565UZ and Panasonic FH1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and the FH1 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SP-565UZ was announced 11 months earlier than the FH1 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the SP-565UZ scores vs the FH1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Panasonic FH1

 SP-565UZ FH1 
Manual focus More precise focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 FH1 SP-565UZ 
ReleasedJanuary 2010January 2009More recent by 11 months
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Panasonic FH1

 SP-565UZ FH1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FH1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-565UZ provides outer dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH1 has measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SP-565UZ and Panasonic FH1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the SP-565UZ vs the FH1.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FH1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-565UZ and FH1 is 72 and 95 respectively.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FH1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FH1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements simply by looking at specifications. The visual underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-565UZ and FH1.

Plainly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic FH1 to resolve extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The older SP-565UZ is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FH1 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH1
39
has manual focus
saves RAW files
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Street photography information
Panasonic FH1 Street photography information
56
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Sports photography advice
Panasonic FH1 Sports photography advice
33
incredible zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
25
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Travel photography information
Panasonic FH1 Travel photography information
52
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
long zoom (520mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low resolution (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
58
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Landscape photography features
Panasonic FH1 Landscape photography features
40
has manual focus
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse function
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Vlogging features
Panasonic FH1 Vlogging features
24
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone jack
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FH1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-565UZ and Panasonic FH1
 Olympus SP-565UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus SP-565UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FS10
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-01-15 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 143 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-520mm (20.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 1 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.40 m (ISO 200) 6.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 @ 30 fps/15 fps, 320 x 240 @ 30 fps/15 fps 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format - Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 413 grams (0.91 pounds) 163 grams (0.36 pounds)
Physical dimensions 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage xD Picture Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $400 $150