Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FH10

Below, we will be comparing the Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FH10, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and FH10 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SP-565UZ was released 5 years before the FH10 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a simple summation of how the SP-565UZ scores versus the FH10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-565UZ and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10. The complete galleries are available at Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery and Panasonic FH10 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-565UZ offers physical measurements of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") and a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) while the Panasonic FH10 has sizing of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FH10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the SP-565UZ versus the FH10.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-565UZ and FH10 is 72 and 97 respectively.

Generally, its tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading through specifications. The graphic here will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-565UZ and FH10.

Plainly, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Panasonic FH10 to give greater detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older SP-565UZ is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.