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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FZ150

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-FZ150 front
Portability
67
Imaging
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Features
57
Overall
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FZ150 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
  • Released January 2009
Panasonic FZ150
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 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
  • 528g - 124 x 82 x 92mm
  • Introduced April 2012
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FZ150 Overview

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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Panasonic FZ150

 SP-565UZ FZ150 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ150 over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 FZ150 SP-565UZ 
IntroducedApril 2012January 2009Fresher by 39 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Panasonic FZ150

 SP-565UZ FZ150 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FZ150 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FZ150 size comparison

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

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FZ150 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FZ150 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FZ150 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FZ150 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FZ150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FZ150 Portrait photography highlights
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focusing manually
supports RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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has manual focus
delivers RAW files
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Street photography details
Panasonic FZ150 Street photography details
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image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors (528g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Sports photography details
Panasonic FZ150 Sports photography details
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amazing zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery life (410 per charge)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FZ150 as a Travel photography camera
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built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
long reach (520mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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better than average battery life (410 per charge)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (528g)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FZ150 Landscape photography advice
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focusing manually
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse mode
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has manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (410 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Vlogging advice
Panasonic FZ150 Vlogging advice
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rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
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reasonably wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external mic jack
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competitors (528g)
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FZ150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-565UZ and Panasonic FZ150
 Olympus SP-565UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus SP-565UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-01-15 2012-04-11
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 143 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-520mm (20.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 12.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.40 m (ISO 200) 9.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 @ 30 fps/15 fps, 320 x 240 @ 30 fps/15 fps 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 413 gr (0.91 pounds) 528 gr (1.16 pounds)
Physical 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 score 30 40
DXO Color Depth score 18.7 19.4
DXO Dynamic range score 10.1 10.9
DXO Low light score 68 132
Other
Battery life - 410 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage xD Picture Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $400 $499