Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FS25
72 Imaging
33 Features
32 Overall
32
95 Imaging
34 Features
24 Overall
30
Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FS25 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
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 148g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
- Announced January 2009
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FS25 Overview
Below, we will be comparing the Olympus SP-565UZ and Panasonic FS25, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and the FS25 (12MP) is pretty close and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe SP-565UZ was launched within a month of the FS25 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SP-565UZ scores vs the FS25 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FS25 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-565UZ & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery & Panasonic FS25 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Panasonic FS25
| SP-565UZ | FS25 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Olympus SP-565UZ
| FS25 | SP-565UZ | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Panasonic FS25
| SP-565UZ | FS25 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2009 |  | January 2009 | Same age |
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | No Touch friendly screen |
Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FS25 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-565UZ offers outside dimensions 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 FS25 has sizing of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus SP-565UZ and Panasonic FS25 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the SP-565UZ versus the FS25.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-565UZ and FS25 is 72 and 95 respectively.
Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FS25 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is tough to see the gap in sensor sizing purely by viewing specs. The visual underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-565UZ and FS25.
All in all, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Panasonic FS25 to result in more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively.
Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and ViewFinder
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideStreet Comparison
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsSports Comparison
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesTravel Comparison
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneLandscape Comparison
Photography GlossaryVlogging Comparison
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video
Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FS25 Specifications
| Olympus SP-565UZ | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model | Olympus SP-565UZ | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2009-01-15 | 2009-01-27 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10MP | 12MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
| Max enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 143 | 11 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 26-520mm (20.0x) | 29-145mm (5.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.8-4.5 | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 1 secs | 60 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 6.40 m (ISO 200) | 5.30 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| 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) |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
| Video data format | - | Motion JPEG |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 413 gr (0.91 pounds) | 148 gr (0.33 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") | 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
| 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 feature | ||
| Type of storage | xD Picture Card, Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Pricing at release | $400 | $230 |