Canon S95 vs Olympus SP-565UZ

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Canon S95 and Olympus SP-565UZ, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the S95 (10MP) and the SP-565UZ (10MP) is relatively well matched but the S95 (1/1.7") and SP-565UZ (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizes.

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The S95 was revealed 23 months later than the SP-565UZ which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the S95 scores versus the SP-565UZ with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot S95 and Olympus SP-565UZ. The full galleries are available at Canon S95 Gallery and Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon S95 features physical measurements of 100mm x 58mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") and a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Olympus SP-565UZ has sizing of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

Check the Canon S95 and Olympus SP-565UZ in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the S95 versus the SP-565UZ.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S95 and SP-565UZ is 93 and 72 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing simply by looking at a spec sheet. The visual here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S95 and SP-565UZ.

As you can see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels albeit different sensor sizing. The S95 includes the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler. The more modern S95 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.