Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FZ150

Here is a complete review of the Olympus SP-565UZ versus Panasonic FZ150, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and the FZ150 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SP-565UZ was manufactured 4 years earlier than the FZ150 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-565UZ being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ150 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SP-565UZ grades against the FZ150 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-565UZ and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery and Panasonic FZ150 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-565UZ comes with outer dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ150 has measurements of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 528 grams (1.16 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SP-565UZ versus Panasonic FZ150 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the SP-565UZ and the FZ150.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-565UZ and FZ150 is 72 and 67 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading a spec sheet. The photograph here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-565UZ and FZ150.

Clearly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic FZ150 to offer more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The older SP-565UZ is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.