Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FH27
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FH27 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 152g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
- Introduced January 2011

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FH27 Overview
On this page, we are contrasting the Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FH27, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and FH27 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The SP-565UZ was released 24 months prior to the FH27 making them a generation away from one another. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SP-565UZ scores versus the FH27 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FH27 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-565UZ & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery & Panasonic FH27 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Panasonic FH27
SP-565UZ | FH27 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Olympus SP-565UZ
FH27 | SP-565UZ | |||
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Introduced | January 2011 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 24 months |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Panasonic FH27
SP-565UZ | FH27 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FH27 Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-565UZ comes with physical dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") and a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) and the Panasonic FH27 has proportions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).
Compare the Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FH27 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the SP-565UZ vs the FH27.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-565UZ and FH27 is 72 and 94 respectively.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FH27 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes purely by going through specifications. The picture here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-565UZ and FH27.
Plainly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic FH27 to produce greater detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged SP-565UZ will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FH27 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FH27 Specifications
Olympus SP-565UZ | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus SP-565UZ | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2009-01-15 | 2011-01-05 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Venus Engine VI |
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 area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 143 | 11 |
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 distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT Touch Screen LCD |
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 rate | 1.0fps | 4.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 6.40 m (ISO 200) | 5.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
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 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | - | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 413g (0.91 lbs) | 152g (0.34 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") | 99 x 57 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 life | - | 250 photos |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 4 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (12 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | xD Picture Card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $400 | $229 |