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
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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").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
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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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Olympus SP-565UZ
| FH27 | SP-565UZ | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
