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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FP2

Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
32
Overall
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Olympus SP-565UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FP2 Key Specs

Olympus SP-565UZ
(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
Panasonic FP2
(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
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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").

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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.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Panasonic FP2

 SP-565UZ FP2 
Manual focus Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 FP2 SP-565UZ 
ReleasedJanuary 2010January 2009More recent by 11 months
Screen dimension2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Panasonic FP2

 SP-565UZ FP2 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FP2 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FP2 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FP2 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FP2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Portrait photography features
Panasonic FP2 Portrait photography features
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has manual focus
exports RAW formats
low MP (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FP2 as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
55
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competition in class (151g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FP2 as a Sports photography camera
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long zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
low MP (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
low fps (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
Travel photography with Panasonic FP2
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flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
long reach (520mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
56
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (151 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FP2 Landscape photography factors
40
has manual focus
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse recording
32
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FP2 as a Vlogging camera
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really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic support
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic socket
heavier than competition in class (151g)
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FP2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-565UZ and Panasonic FP2
 Olympus SP-565UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-FP2
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