Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FZ300

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FZ300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and the FZ300 (12MP) is pretty similar and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SP-565UZ was launched 7 years before the FZ300 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-565UZ being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SP-565UZ scores vs the FZ300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-565UZ and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery and Panasonic FZ300 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-565UZ offers outer measurements of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ300 has proportions of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs).

Compare the Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FZ300 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the SP-565UZ vs the FZ300.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-565UZ and FZ300 is 72 and 59 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specifications. The pic below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-565UZ and FZ300.

Plainly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Panasonic FZ300 to offer extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged SP-565UZ is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.