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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FZ35

Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
32
Overall
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Olympus SP-565UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 front
Portability
72
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FZ35 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 FZ35
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.4) lens
  • 397g - 118 x 76 x 89mm
  • Launched July 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FZ38
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FZ35 Overview

Following is a in depth analysis of the Olympus SP-565UZ versus Panasonic FZ35, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and the FZ35 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SP-565UZ was launched 17 months before the FZ35 making them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-565UZ being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SP-565UZ matches up versus the FZ35 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Panasonic FZ35

 SP-565UZ FZ35 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ35 over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 FZ35 SP-565UZ 
LaunchedJuly 2010January 2009More modern by 17 months
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Panasonic FZ35

 SP-565UZ FZ35 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FZ35 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-565UZ has got external dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") and a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ35 has proportions of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") having a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SP-565UZ versus Panasonic FZ35 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the SP-565UZ compared to the FZ35.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FZ35 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-565UZ and FZ35 is 72 and 72 respectively.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FZ35 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FZ35 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes just by reviewing specs. The picture underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-565UZ and FZ35.

All in all, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic FZ35 to deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SP-565UZ is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FZ35 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FZ35 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FZ35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Portrait photography information
Panasonic FZ35 Portrait photography information
39
you can focus manually
delivers RAW formats
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
41
you can focus manually
features face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FZ35 as a Street photography camera
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has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Sports photography features
Panasonic FZ35 Sports photography features
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great zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
34
long zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (2.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FZ35 Travel photography highlights
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has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
long reach (520mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
52
has built in flash
reasonably wide (27mm)
long reach (486mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FZ35 as a Landscape photography camera
40
you can focus manually
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inch)
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse mode
41
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FZ35 as a Vlogging camera
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pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic port
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reasonably wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FZ35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-565UZ and Panasonic FZ35
 Olympus SP-565UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus SP-565UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FZ38
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-01-15 2010-07-06
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine V
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 143 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-520mm (20.0x) 27-486mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/2.8-4.4
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.40 m (ISO 200) 8.50 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 metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format - AVCHD Lite, 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 413 grams (0.91 lbs) 397 grams (0.88 lbs)
Physical dimensions 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") 118 x 76 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 30 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 18.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.1 not tested
DXO Low light rating 68 not tested
Other
Battery ID 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 card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $400 $999