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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FP7

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Olympus SP-565UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FP7 Key Specs

Olympus SP-565UZ
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-520mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 413g - 116 x 84 x 81mm
  • Launched January 2009
Panasonic FP7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 147g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FP7 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FP7, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and FP7 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SP-565UZ was released 24 months earlier than the FP7 making the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-565UZ being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short view of how the SP-565UZ matches up vs the FP7 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Panasonic FP7

 SP-565UZ FP7 
Focus manually Very precise focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 FP7 SP-565UZ 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2009Newer by 24 months
Display dimension3.5"2.5"Larger display (+1")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Panasonic FP7

 SP-565UZ FP7 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FP7 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-565UZ comes with physical measurements of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FP7 has sizing of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Compare the Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FP7 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the SP-565UZ against the FP7.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FP7 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-565UZ and FP7 is 72 and 95 respectively.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FP7 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FP7 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions simply by checking a spec sheet. The image here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-565UZ and FP7.

Clearly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic FP7 to give more detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SP-565UZ is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FP7 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FP7 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FP7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
Portrait photography with Panasonic FP7
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has manual focus
exports RAW files
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Street photography advice
Panasonic FP7 Street photography advice
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has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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has image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than others in class (147g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FP7 as a Sports photography camera
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great zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
provides tracking focus
good battery power (240 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Travel photography factors
Panasonic FP7 Travel photography factors
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built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
long zoom (520mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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good battery power (240 shots)
includes focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (147g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FP7 as a Landscape photography camera
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has manual focus
fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5")
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse recording
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very good size screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
good battery power (240 per charge)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Vlogging details
Panasonic FP7 Vlogging details
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fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic support
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touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (147g)
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FP7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-565UZ and Panasonic FP7
 Olympus SP-565UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-FP7
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus SP-565UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2009-01-15 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 143 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-520mm (20.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inches 3.5 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT Touch Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.40 m (ISO 200) 4.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 @ 30 fps/15 fps, 320 x 240 @ 30 fps/15 fps 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format - Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 413g (0.91 lbs) 147g (0.32 lbs)
Dimensions 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 30 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 18.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.1 not tested
DXO Low light rating 68 not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type xD Picture Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $400 $227