Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FZ70
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FZ70 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced January 2009
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- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 606g - 130 x 97 x 118mm
- Launched July 2013
Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FZ70 Overview
Following is a extended comparison of the Olympus SP-565UZ versus Panasonic FZ70, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and FZ70 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe SP-565UZ was announced 5 years before the FZ70 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-565UZ being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SP-565UZ scores versus the FZ70 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FZ70 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-565UZ & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery & Panasonic FZ70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Panasonic FZ70
SP-565UZ | FZ70 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ70 over the Olympus SP-565UZ
FZ70 | SP-565UZ | |||
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Launched | July 2013 | January 2009 | More modern by 54 months | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Panasonic FZ70
SP-565UZ | FZ70 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial precise focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Absent Touch screen |
Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FZ70 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-565UZ has physical measurements of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") along with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ70 has proportions of 130mm x 97mm x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") and a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs).
Look at the Olympus SP-565UZ versus Panasonic FZ70 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the SP-565UZ and the FZ70.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-565UZ and FZ70 is 72 and 63 respectively.
Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FZ70 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be tough to see the gap between sensor sizes purely by reviewing technical specs. The picture below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-565UZ and FZ70.
As you have seen, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Panasonic FZ70 to deliver more detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SP-565UZ is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FZ70 Specifications
Olympus SP-565UZ | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus SP-565UZ | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2009-01-15 | 2013-07-18 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 143 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-520mm (20.0x) | 20-1200mm (60.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-4.5 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT Screen LCD Display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 202k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 1s | 8s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per sec | 9.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.40 m (ISO 200) | 13.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance 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 | 1920 x 1080 (50i/60i, 25p/30p), 1280 x 720p (50p/60p or 25p/30p), 640 x 480 (25p/30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 413 grams (0.91 pounds) | 606 grams (1.34 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") | 130 x 97 x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 30 | 41 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 18.7 | 19.4 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.1 | 10.8 |
DXO Low light rating | 68 | 171 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 400 photographs |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 4 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (12 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | xD Picture Card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $400 | $300 |