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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FS12

Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
32
Overall
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Olympus SP-565UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FS12 Key Specs

Olympus SP-565UZ
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • 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 FS12
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-124mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 129g - 97 x 55 x 22mm
  • Released April 2009
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FS12 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Olympus SP-565UZ and Panasonic FS12, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and the FS12 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SP-565UZ was launched 3 months earlier than the FS12 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-565UZ being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FS12 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SP-565UZ grades vs the FS12 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Panasonic FS12

 SP-565UZ FS12 
Focus manually Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS12 over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 FS12 SP-565UZ 
Display dimensions2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Panasonic FS12

 SP-565UZ FS12 
ReleasedJanuary 2009April 2009Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FS12 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-565UZ enjoys exterior measurements of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) and the Panasonic FS12 has measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SP-565UZ and Panasonic FS12 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the SP-565UZ vs the FS12.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FS12 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-565UZ and FS12 is 72 and 95 respectively.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FS12 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FS12 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading specs. The image here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-565UZ and FS12.

All in all, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic FS12 to offer more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a bit more aggressively.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FS12 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FS12 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FS12 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FS12 as a Portrait photography camera
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has manual focus
exports RAW formats
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
Street photography with Panasonic FS12
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FS12 as a Sports photography camera
33
excellent zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
25
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Travel photography info
Panasonic FS12 Travel photography info
52
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
great reach (520mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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has built in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
low MP (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
Landscape photography with Panasonic FS12
40
has manual focus
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5")
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse function
28
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FS12 as a Vlogging camera
24
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic port
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FS12 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-565UZ and Panasonic FS12
 Olympus SP-565UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-FS12
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus SP-565UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2009-01-15 2009-04-17
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 143 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-520mm (20.0x) 31-124mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.40 m (ISO 200) 6.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 @ 30 fps/15 fps, 320 x 240 @ 30 fps/15 fps 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 413g (0.91 lb) 129g (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage xD Picture Card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $400 $228