Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FH5

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FH5, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and FH5 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SP-565UZ was introduced 24 months before the FH5 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the SP-565UZ matches up against the FH5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-565UZ & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery & Panasonic FH5 Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus SP-565UZ has exterior dimensions 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 FH5 has specifications of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the SP-565UZ vs the FH5.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-565UZ and FH5 is 72 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading through a spec sheet. The visual below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-565UZ and FH5.

As you can see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic FH5 to give you more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The older SP-565UZ is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.