Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FZ100

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").

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The 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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.