Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FZ100
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FZ100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-520mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
- 413g - 116 x 84 x 81mm
- Introduced January 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
- 540g - 124 x 82 x 92mm
- Revealed July 2010
- Newer Model is Panasonic FZ200
Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FZ100 Overview
Lets look more closely at the Olympus SP-565UZ versus Panasonic FZ100, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and FZ100 (14MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe SP-565UZ was manufactured 18 months before the FZ100 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-565UZ being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SP-565UZ grades versus the FZ100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FZ100 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-565UZ and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100. The entire galleries are available at Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery and Panasonic FZ100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Panasonic FZ100
SP-565UZ | FZ100 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ100 over the Olympus SP-565UZ
FZ100 | SP-565UZ | |||
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Revealed | July 2010 | January 2009 | More modern by 18 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Panasonic FZ100
SP-565UZ | FZ100 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Touch screen | Neither offers Touch screen |
Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FZ100 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus SP-565UZ offers external dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") and a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ100 has specifications of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus SP-565UZ versus Panasonic FZ100 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the SP-565UZ compared to the FZ100.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SP-565UZ and FZ100 is 72 and 67 respectively.
Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FZ100 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its tough to see the gap in sensor sizes simply by checking out technical specs. The picture below should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-565UZ and FZ100.
As you have seen, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Panasonic FZ100 to produce greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged SP-565UZ will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FZ100 Specifications
Olympus SP-565UZ | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus SP-565UZ | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2009-01-15 | 2010-07-21 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor 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 surface 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 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 143 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-520mm (20.0x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-4.5 | f/2.8-5.2 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display diagonal | 2.5 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 1s | 60s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per sec | 11.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.40 m (ISO 200) | 9.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
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 | 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) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | - | AVCHD |
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 413g (0.91 lb) | 540g (1.19 lb) |
Dimensions | 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") | 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") |
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 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | xD Picture Card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $400 | $500 |