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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FZ28

Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
32
Overall
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Olympus SP-565UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FZ28 Key Specs

Olympus SP-565UZ
(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
Panasonic FZ28
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.4) lens
  • 417g - 118 x 75 x 89mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FZ28 Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FZ28, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and the FZ28 (10MP) is relatively similar and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SP-565UZ was announced around the same time to the FZ28 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SP-565UZ grades versus the FZ28 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Panasonic FZ28

 SP-565UZ FZ28 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 FZ28 SP-565UZ 
Screen dimension2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Panasonic FZ28

 SP-565UZ FZ28 
IntroducedJanuary 2009January 2009Similar age
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FZ28 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-565UZ provides exterior dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") having a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ28 has proportions of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FZ28 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the SP-565UZ against the FZ28.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FZ28 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-565UZ and FZ28 is 72 and 72 respectively.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FZ28 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FZ28 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing just by reading specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-565UZ and FZ28.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP and you can expect similar quality of files but you will need to consider the launch date of the products into consideration.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FZ28 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Portrait photography info
Panasonic FZ28 Portrait photography info
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manual focus
supports RAW formats
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
35
you can focus manually
exports RAW formats
no external flash support
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Street photography info
Panasonic FZ28 Street photography info
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
Sports photography with Panasonic FZ28
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excellent zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
33
amazing zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (3.0 fps)
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Travel photography details
Panasonic FZ28 Travel photography details
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built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
very long reach (520mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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built-in flash
fairly wide (27mm)
great reach (486mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Landscape photography info
Panasonic FZ28 Landscape photography info
40
manual focus
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inch)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse function
40
you can focus manually
fairly wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Vlogging factors
Panasonic FZ28 Vlogging factors
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really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic port
24
fairly wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FZ28 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-565UZ and Panasonic FZ28
 Olympus SP-565UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus SP-565UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-01-15 2009-01-15
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 143 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-520mm (20.0x) 27-486mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/2.8-4.4
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.40 m (ISO 200) 8.50 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2)
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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 1280 x 720 @ 30 fps, 848 x 480, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 @ 30fps, 320 x 240 @ 10fps
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Microphone 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 413 gr (0.91 pounds) 417 gr (0.92 pounds)
Dimensions 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") 118 x 75 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 30 27
DXO Color Depth rating 18.7 17.9
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.1 10.1
DXO Low light rating 68 79
Other
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage xD Picture Card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $400 $599