Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FP2

Below, we will be comparing the Olympus SP-565UZ and Panasonic FP2, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and FP2 (14MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SP-565UZ was revealed 11 months earlier than the FP2 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-565UZ being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the SP-565UZ grades versus the FP2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-565UZ and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery and Panasonic FP2 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-565UZ features outer measurements of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") along with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) while the Panasonic FP2 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SP-565UZ and Panasonic FP2 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SP-565UZ versus the FP2.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-565UZ and FP2 is 72 and 95 respectively.

Often, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements merely by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-565UZ and FP2.

Clearly, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic FP2 to give extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The older SP-565UZ is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.