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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FH20

Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
32
Overall
32
Olympus SP-565UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FH20 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
  • Released January 2009
Panasonic FH20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 100 x 56 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS30
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FH20 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Olympus SP-565UZ versus Panasonic FH20, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and FH20 (14MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SP-565UZ was introduced 11 months prior to the FH20 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SP-565UZ scores vs the FH20 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Panasonic FH20

 SP-565UZ FH20 
Manual focus More precise focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 FH20 SP-565UZ 
IntroducedJanuary 2010January 2009More recent by 11 months
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Panasonic FH20

 SP-565UZ FH20 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FH20 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera, you should factor its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-565UZ has got physical measurements of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) and the Panasonic FH20 has sizing of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the SP-565UZ compared to the FH20.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FH20 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SP-565UZ and FH20 is 72 and 93 respectively.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FH20 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FH20 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to see the gap in sensor measurements merely by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-565UZ and FH20.

As you can see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Panasonic FH20 to show greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The older SP-565UZ will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FH20 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FH20 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FH20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Portrait photography info
Panasonic FH20 Portrait photography info
39
focusing manually
supports RAW files
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Street photography features
Panasonic FH20 Street photography features
56
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
Sports photography with Panasonic FH20
33
excellent zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Travel photography factors
Panasonic FH20 Travel photography factors
52
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
long zoom (520mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
64
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FH20 as a Landscape photography camera
40
focusing manually
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse mode
37
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SP-565UZ
Vlogging with Panasonic FH20
24
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic jack
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic jack
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FH20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-565UZ and Panasonic FH20
 Olympus SP-565UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus SP-565UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FS30
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 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 dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
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) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.40 m (ISO 200) 5.80 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 data format - Motion JPEG
Mic 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 gr (0.91 lbs) 178 gr (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") 100 x 56 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
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 recording
Storage media xD Picture Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $400 $179