Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FP7
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FP7 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FP7 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SP-565UZ & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery & Panasonic FP7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Panasonic FP7
SP-565UZ | FP7 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Olympus SP-565UZ
FP7 | SP-565UZ | |||
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Introduced | January 2011 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 24 months |
Display dimension | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+1") |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Panasonic FP7
SP-565UZ | FP7 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FP7 Specifications
Olympus SP-565UZ | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 | |
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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 |