Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FZ200

In this write-up, we are matching up the Olympus SP-565UZ and Panasonic FZ200, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and the FZ200 (12MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SP-565UZ was introduced 4 years earlier than the FZ200 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-565UZ being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the SP-565UZ scores vs the FZ200 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SP-565UZ & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery & Panasonic FZ200 Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-565UZ provides external dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") along with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ200 has proportions of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") and a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the SP-565UZ compared to the FZ200.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-565UZ and FZ200 is 72 and 65 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading through specs. The image below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-565UZ and FZ200.

All in all, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic FZ200 to give more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged SP-565UZ is going to be behind in sensor technology.