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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FS42

Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
32
Overall
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Olympus SP-565UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FS42 Key Specs

Olympus SP-565UZ
(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
  • Announced January 2009
Panasonic FS42
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1000 (Increase to 6400)
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-132mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 132g - 98 x 55 x 22mm
  • Introduced April 2009
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FS42 Overview

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.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Panasonic FS42

 SP-565UZ FS42 
Manual focus Very precise focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS42 over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 FS42 SP-565UZ 

Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Panasonic FS42

 SP-565UZ FS42 
IntroducedJanuary 2009April 2009Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.5"2.5"Identical display sizing
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FS42 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FS42 size comparison

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

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FS42 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FS42 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FS42 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FS42 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FS42 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Portrait photography info
Panasonic FS42 Portrait photography info
39
focusing manually
supports RAW files
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
19
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FS42 as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
does not have RAW support
max ISO too low (1,000)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Sports photography features
Panasonic FS42 Sports photography features
33
incredible zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
16
max fps low (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Travel photography features
Panasonic FS42 Travel photography features
52
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
long zoom (520mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
51
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
megapixel count low (10MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
Landscape photography with Panasonic FS42
40
focusing manually
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse mode
22
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
max ISO too low (1,000)
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FS42 as a Vlogging camera
24
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic support
22
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FS42 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-565UZ and Panasonic FS42
 Olympus SP-565UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-FS42
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus SP-565UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2009-01-15 2009-04-17
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.5"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 1000
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
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 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-520mm (20.0x) 33-132mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 6.3
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 1 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 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
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format - Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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) 132 gr (0.29 pounds)
Dimensions 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") 98 x 55 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $400 $580