Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FH1

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.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-565UZ & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery & Panasonic FH1 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.