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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FZ70

Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
32
Overall
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Olympus SP-565UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 front
Portability
63
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FZ70 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
  • Introduced January 2009
Panasonic FZ70
(Full Review)
  • 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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Panasonic FZ70

 SP-565UZ FZ70 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ70 over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 FZ70 SP-565UZ 
LaunchedJuly 2013January 2009More modern by 54 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Panasonic FZ70

 SP-565UZ FZ70 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FZ70 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FZ70 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FZ70 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FZ70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ70
39
focusing manually
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
56
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Street photography info
Panasonic FZ70 Street photography info
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (606 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Sports photography advice
Panasonic FZ70 Sports photography advice
33
great zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
55
amazing zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (400 shots)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Travel photography factors
Panasonic FZ70 Travel photography factors
52
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
very long reach (520mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
55
better than average battery life (400 CIPA)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (20mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (606g)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FZ70 as a Landscape photography camera
40
focusing manually
decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inches)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse mode
54
manual focus
rather wide (20mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (400 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Vlogging advice
Panasonic FZ70 Vlogging advice
24
decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
26
rather wide (20mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external microphone port
more heavy than competition (606 grams)
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Panasonic FZ70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-565UZ and Panasonic FZ70
 Olympus SP-565UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70
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