Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FX75

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").

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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.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-565UZ and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery and Panasonic FX75 Gallery.

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).

Check the Olympus SP-565UZ and Panasonic FX75 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.