Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FS42

Below, we are matching up the Olympus SP-565UZ and Panasonic FS42, one being 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 FS42 (10MP) is fairly comparable but the SP-565UZ (1/2.3") and FS42 (1/2.5") come with different sensor dimensions.

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The SP-565UZ was launched 3 months earlier than the FS42 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-565UZ being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FS42 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the SP-565UZ matches up vs the FS42 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SP-565UZ and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery and Panasonic FS42 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-565UZ offers physical measurements of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") having a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FS42 has measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SP-565UZ and Panasonic FS42 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the SP-565UZ compared to the FS42.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-565UZ and FS42 is 72 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements simply by checking out specifications. The photograph here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-565UZ and FS42.

Plainly, each of the cameras posses the exact same megapixels but different sensor measurements. The SP-565UZ uses the larger sensor which will make getting shallow depth of field easier.