Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FP8

Below, we will be reviewing the Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FP8, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and the FP8 (12MP) is relatively close and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SP-565UZ was introduced 6 months earlier than the FP8 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-565UZ being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP8 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short highlight of how the SP-565UZ grades against the FP8 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-565UZ & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery & Panasonic FP8 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-565UZ has got exterior measurements of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") having a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) while the Panasonic FP8 has measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the SP-565UZ against the FP8.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-565UZ and FP8 is 72 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing simply by viewing technical specs. The graphic below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-565UZ and FP8.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the Panasonic FP8 to result in more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs much more aggressively.