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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FX700

Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
32
Overall
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Olympus SP-565UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FX700 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 FX700
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 104 x 56 x 25mm
  • Launched July 2010
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FX700 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Panasonic FX700

 SP-565UZ FX700 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 FX700 SP-565UZ 
LaunchedJuly 2010January 2009Newer by 18 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Panasonic FX700

 SP-565UZ FX700 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FX700 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FX700 size comparison

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

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FX700 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FX700 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FX700 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FX700 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FX700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Portrait photography details
Panasonic FX700 Portrait photography details
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focusing manually
saves RAW formats
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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manual focus
decent megapixels (14MP)
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FX700 as a Street photography camera
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has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FX700 Sports photography highlights
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excellent zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Travel photography details
Panasonic FX700 Travel photography details
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has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
great reach (520mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Landscape photography information
Panasonic FX700 Landscape photography information
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focusing manually
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse mode
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manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.2)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Vlogging info
Panasonic FX700 Vlogging info
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relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone port
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reasonably wide (24mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic jack
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FX700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-565UZ and Panasonic FX700
 Olympus SP-565UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-FX700
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus SP-565UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-01-15 2010-07-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 143 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-520mm (20.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/2.2-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.40 m (ISO 200) 7.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 @ 30 fps/15 fps, 320 x 240 @ 30 fps/15 fps 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format - AVCHD
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 413g (0.91 lbs) 176g (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") 104 x 56 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media xD Picture Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $400 $399