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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FP1

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Olympus SP-565UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FP1 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
  • Launched January 2009
Panasonic FP1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FP1 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FP1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and the FP1 (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SP-565UZ was brought out 11 months prior to the FP1 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-565UZ being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SP-565UZ matches up versus the FP1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Panasonic FP1

 SP-565UZ FP1 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 FP1 SP-565UZ 
IntroducedJanuary 2010January 2009More modern by 11 months
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Panasonic FP1

 SP-565UZ FP1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FP1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-565UZ has got exterior dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") and a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FP1 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FP1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the SP-565UZ vs the FP1.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FP1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-565UZ and FP1 is 72 and 95 respectively.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FP1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FP1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes purely by checking a spec sheet. The pic below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-565UZ and FP1.

Clearly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Panasonic FP1 to give you extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged SP-565UZ is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FP1 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FP1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FP1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FP1 as a Portrait photography camera
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has manual focus
supports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
21
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
Street photography with Panasonic FP1
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image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than competitors (151 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Sports photography features
Panasonic FP1 Sports photography features
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incredible zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Travel photography features
Panasonic FP1 Travel photography features
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has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
long reach (520mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (151g)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Landscape photography details
Panasonic FP1 Landscape photography details
40
has manual focus
quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FP1 as a Vlogging camera
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quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than competitors (151 grams)
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FP1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-565UZ and Panasonic FP1
 Olympus SP-565UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-FP1
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus SP-565UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2009-01-15 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
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 surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 143 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-520mm (20.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.40 m (ISO 200) 4.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 @ 30 fps/15 fps, 320 x 240 @ 30 fps/15 fps 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video 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 413 gr (0.91 lbs) 151 gr (0.33 lbs)
Physical dimensions 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type xD Picture Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $400 $153