Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FZ60

Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FZ60, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and FZ60 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SP-565UZ was unveiled 4 years prior to the FZ60 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-565UZ being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ60 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SP-565UZ scores versus the FZ60 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-565UZ and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60. The full galleries are available at Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery and Panasonic FZ60 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you should take into account its weight and size. The Olympus SP-565UZ offers outside 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 FZ60 has specifications of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FZ60 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the SP-565UZ vs the FZ60.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SP-565UZ and FZ60 is 72 and 68 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes merely by seeing specifications. The pic here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-565UZ and FZ60.

Plainly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic FZ60 to provide extra detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged SP-565UZ will be behind in sensor innovation.