Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FS7

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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SP-565UZ and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery and Panasonic FS7 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.