Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FP2
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FP2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- 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
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 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
- Released January 2010
Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FP2 Overview
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").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FP2 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Panasonic FP2
SP-565UZ | FP2 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial exact focus |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Olympus SP-565UZ
FP2 | SP-565UZ | |||
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Released | January 2010 | January 2009 | More recent by 11 months | |
Screen dimension | 2.7" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Panasonic FP2
SP-565UZ | FP2 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither includes Touch friendly screen |
Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FP2 Physical Comparison
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.
Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FP2 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FP2 Specifications
Olympus SP-565UZ | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus SP-565UZ | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 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 | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 143 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-520mm (20.0x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-4.5 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.5 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 1 seconds | 60 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 6.40 m (ISO 200) | 4.90 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
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 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 413 gr (0.91 lbs) | 151 gr (0.33 lbs) |
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 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 model | 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 |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $400 | $80 |