Canon G15 vs Olympus SP-565UZ

On this page, we are reviewing the Canon G15 vs Olympus SP-565UZ, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the G15 (12MP) and the SP-565UZ (10MP) is fairly close but the G15 (1/1.7") and SP-565UZ (1/2.3") have different sensor sizes.

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The G15 was brought out 3 years later than the SP-565UZ and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the G15 matches up versus the SP-565UZ when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G15 and Olympus SP-565UZ. The entire galleries are available at Canon G15 Gallery and Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon G15 enjoys exterior dimensions of 107mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") along with a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-565UZ has specifications of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the G15 vs the SP-565UZ.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the G15 and SP-565UZ is 86 and 72 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing simply by researching specifications. The visual below may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the G15 and SP-565UZ.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The G15 due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Canon G15 will result in greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The younger G15 should have an edge in sensor technology.