Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FH25

Let's look more closely at the Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FH25, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and FH25 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SP-565UZ was manufactured 24 months earlier than the FH25 making them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SP-565UZ grades versus the FH25 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-565UZ and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery and Panasonic FH25 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-565UZ comes with physical measurements of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH25 has measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the SP-565UZ vs the FH25.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-565UZ and FH25 is 72 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by checking out a spec sheet. The picture below will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-565UZ and FH25.

As you can see, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic FH25 to provide greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SP-565UZ will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.