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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FH7

Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
32
Overall
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Olympus SP-565UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FH7 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
  • Introduced January 2009
Panasonic FH7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 19mm
  • Revealed September 2011
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS22
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FH7 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Olympus SP-565UZ versus Panasonic FH7, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and FH7 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SP-565UZ was revealed 3 years earlier than the FH7 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise overview of how the SP-565UZ matches up versus the FH7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Panasonic FH7

 SP-565UZ FH7 
Manual focus Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 FH7 SP-565UZ 
RevealedSeptember 2011January 2009Fresher by 32 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Panasonic FH7

 SP-565UZ FH7 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FH7 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus SP-565UZ offers physical measurements of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") having a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) while the Panasonic FH7 has specifications of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the SP-565UZ and the FH7.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FH7 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-565UZ and FH7 is 72 and 96 respectively.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FH7 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FH7 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing merely by looking at specifications. The visual here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-565UZ and FH7.

Plainly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic FH7 to give more detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older SP-565UZ is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FH7 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FH7 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FH7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FH7 as a Portrait photography camera
39
has manual focus
delivers RAW formats
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
34
decent megapixels (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Street photography information
Panasonic FH7 Street photography information
56
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
lighter than competition (126g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FH7 as a Sports photography camera
33
incredible zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking focus
slow fps (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH7 as a Travel photography camera
52
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
great reach (520mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than competition (126 grams)
provides touch focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Landscape photography information
Panasonic FH7 Landscape photography information
40
has manual focus
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse mode
43
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FH7 Vlogging highlights
24
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
34
rather wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (126g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic jack
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FH7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-565UZ and Panasonic FH7
 Olympus SP-565UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH7
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus SP-565UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FS22
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-01-15 2011-09-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine IV
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 143 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-520mm (20.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.40 m (ISO 200) 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 @ 30 fps/15 fps, 320 x 240 @ 30 fps/15 fps 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 413 grams (0.91 pounds) 126 grams (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") 95 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 30 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 18.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.1 not tested
DXO Low light rating 68 not tested
Other
Battery life - 260 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage xD Picture Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $400 $149