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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FX75

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Olympus SP-565UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FX75 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 FX75
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
  • 165g - 103 x 55 x 23mm
  • Launched June 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FX70
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FX75 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Olympus SP-565UZ and Panasonic FX75, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and FX75 (14MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SP-565UZ was released 16 months earlier than the FX75 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a simple overview of how the SP-565UZ matches up versus the FX75 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Panasonic FX75

 SP-565UZ FX75 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX75 over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 FX75 SP-565UZ 
LaunchedJune 2010January 2009Fresher by 16 months
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Panasonic FX75

 SP-565UZ FX75 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FX75 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-565UZ offers 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) whilst the Panasonic FX75 has proportions of 103mm x 55mm x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the SP-565UZ versus the FX75.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FX75 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-565UZ and FX75 is 72 and 94 respectively.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FX75 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FX75 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing purely by checking out specifications. The photograph here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-565UZ and FX75.

Plainly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic FX75 to produce more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The older SP-565UZ will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FX75 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FX75 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FX75 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Portrait photography details
Panasonic FX75 Portrait photography details
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manual focus
exports RAW formats
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Street photography factors
Panasonic FX75 Street photography factors
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image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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has image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FX75 as a Sports photography camera
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amazing zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
supports tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Travel photography advice
Panasonic FX75 Travel photography advice
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built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
very long reach (520mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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includes touch to focus
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FX75 Landscape photography highlights
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manual focus
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5")
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse recording
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reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FX75 as a Vlogging camera
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rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic support
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reasonably wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic socket
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FX75 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-565UZ and Panasonic FX75
 Olympus SP-565UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-FX75
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus SP-565UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FX70
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-01-15 2010-06-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 10MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 143 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-520mm (20.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/2.2-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.40 m (ISO 200) 7.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
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
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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format - AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 413g (0.91 lb) 165g (0.36 lb)
Physical dimensions 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") 103 x 55 x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 feature
Type of storage xD Picture Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $400 $139