Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FP3

On this page, we will be comparing the Olympus SP-565UZ versus Panasonic FP3, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and FP3 (14MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SP-565UZ was launched 11 months before the FP3 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-565UZ being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP3 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summary of how the SP-565UZ matches up against the FP3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-565UZ & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3. The complete galleries are available at Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery & Panasonic FP3 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-565UZ offers physical measurements of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FP3 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the SP-565UZ and the FP3.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-565UZ and FP3 is 72 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specifications. The picture underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-565UZ and FP3.

To sum up, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic FP3 to resolve more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged SP-565UZ is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.