Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FP8
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FP8 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
- Revealed January 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 151g - 96 x 60 x 20mm
- Released July 2009
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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").
Photography GlossaryThe 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.
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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Panasonic FP8
| SP-565UZ | FP8 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial exact focus |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP8 over the Olympus SP-565UZ
| FP8 | SP-565UZ | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimension | 2.7" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Panasonic FP8
| SP-565UZ | FP8 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2009 |  | July 2009 | Same age |
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither contains Touch screen |
Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FP8 Physical Comparison
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.
Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FP8 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FP8 Specifications
| Olympus SP-565UZ | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model | Olympus SP-565UZ | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
| Revealed | 2009-01-15 | 2009-07-27 |
| Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | Venus Engine V |
| 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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 64 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 143 | 11 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 26-520mm (20.0x) | 28-128mm (4.6x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.8-4.5 | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.5 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 1s | 60s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1300s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | 2.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 6.40 m (ISO 200) | 5.50 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE 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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | - | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 413 grams (0.91 lb) | 151 grams (0.33 lb) |
| Dimensions | 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") | 96 x 60 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | 30 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | 18.7 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 10.1 | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | 68 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery model | 4 x AA | - |
| Self timer | Yes (12 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | xD Picture Card, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at release | $400 | $300 |