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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FS7

Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
32
Overall
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Olympus SP-565UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FS7 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
  • Introduced January 2009
Panasonic FS7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-132mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 139g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FS7 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Olympus SP-565UZ and Panasonic FS7, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and the FS7 (10MP) is fairly comparable but the SP-565UZ (1/2.3") and FS7 (1/2.5") provide different sensor sizing.

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The SP-565UZ was introduced within a month of the FS7 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-565UZ being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FS7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick view of how the SP-565UZ matches up vs the FS7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Panasonic FS7

 SP-565UZ FS7 
Focus manually Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS7 over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 FS7 SP-565UZ 
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Panasonic FS7

 SP-565UZ FS7 
RevealedJanuary 2009January 2009Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FS7 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-565UZ features external measurements 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 FS7 has measurements of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs).

Check out the Olympus SP-565UZ and Panasonic FS7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the SP-565UZ against the FS7.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FS7 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-565UZ and FS7 is 72 and 95 respectively.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FS7 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FS7 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specifications. The pic below will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-565UZ and FS7.

To sum up, both of these cameras feature the identical megapixels but different sensor dimensions. The SP-565UZ features the larger sensor which should make obtaining shallower DOF less difficult.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FS7 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FS7 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FS7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FS7 Portrait photography advice
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manual focus
delivers RAW formats
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Street photography factors
Panasonic FS7 Street photography factors
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image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Sports photography features
Panasonic FS7 Sports photography features
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amazing zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Travel photography details
Panasonic FS7 Travel photography details
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built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
very long reach (520mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Landscape photography features
Panasonic FS7 Landscape photography features
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manual focus
reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse mode
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FS7 as a Vlogging camera
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reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic socket
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic support
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FS7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-565UZ and Panasonic FS7
 Olympus SP-565UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-FS7
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus SP-565UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-01-15 2009-01-16
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.5"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 143 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-520mm (20.0x) 33-132mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 6.3
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.40 m (ISO 200) -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 file 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 413g (0.91 lb) 139g (0.31 lb)
Physical dimensions 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shooting
Storage type xD Picture Card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $400 $160