Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FX580
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FX580 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
- Released January 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 167g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
- Introduced January 2009
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-FX550
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Here, we will be reviewing the Olympus SP-565UZ and Panasonic FX580, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and the FX580 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe SP-565UZ was brought out within a month of the FX580 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the SP-565UZ matches up versus the FX580 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Panasonic FX580
| SP-565UZ | FX580 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX580 over the Olympus SP-565UZ
| FX580 | SP-565UZ | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 3" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Panasonic FX580
| SP-565UZ | FX580 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2009 |  | January 2009 | Same generation |
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Absent Touch screen |
Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FX580 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-565UZ has got physical dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") having a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) while the Panasonic FX580 has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the SP-565UZ versus the FX580.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-565UZ and FX580 is 72 and 95 respectively.
Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FX580 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes only by seeing technical specs. The picture here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-565UZ and FX580.
As you can tell, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Panasonic FX580 to show more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively.
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FX580 Specifications
| Olympus SP-565UZ | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model type | Olympus SP-565UZ | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 |
| Also called as | - | Lumix DMC-FX550 |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2009-01-15 | 2009-01-27 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10MP | 12MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
| Highest boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 143 | 11 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 26-520mm (20.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8-4.5 | f/2.8-5.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.5 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 1 secs | 60 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | 2.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 6.40 m (ISO 200) | 6.00 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 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 | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | - | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 413g (0.91 lb) | 167g (0.37 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") | 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | 30 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 18.7 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.1 | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | 68 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery ID | 4 x AA | - |
| Self timer | Yes (12 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | xD Picture Card, Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at launch | $400 | $499 |