Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FX700

Lets take a deeper look at the Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FX700, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and FX700 (14MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SP-565UZ was launched 18 months earlier than the FX700 making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the SP-565UZ scores against the FX700 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SP-565UZ and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery and Panasonic FX700 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-565UZ features outside measurements of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") along with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) and the Panasonic FX700 has dimensions of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FX700 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the SP-565UZ and the FX700.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-565UZ and FX700 is 72 and 94 respectively.

Often, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading technical specs. The pic below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-565UZ and FX700.

As you have seen, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic FX700 to deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged SP-565UZ is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.