Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FP5

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FP5, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and FP5 (14MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SP-565UZ was manufactured 24 months earlier than the FP5 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-565UZ being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the SP-565UZ grades vs the FP5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SP-565UZ and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery and Panasonic FP5 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus SP-565UZ offers outside dimensions 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 FP5 has specifications of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

See the Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FP5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the SP-565UZ vs the FP5.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-565UZ and FP5 is 72 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes merely by checking specifications. The image below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-565UZ and FP5.

To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic FP5 to resolve greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged SP-565UZ is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.