FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus SP-565UZ

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the FujiFilm F300EXR and Olympus SP-565UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the F300EXR (12MP) and the SP-565UZ (10MP) is relatively similar but the F300EXR (1/2") and SP-565UZ (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizing.

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The F300EXR was released 19 months after the SP-565UZ which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summary of how the F300EXR grades versus the SP-565UZ with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR and Olympus SP-565UZ. The complete galleries are viewable at FujiFilm F300EXR Gallery and Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The FujiFilm F300EXR provides external measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-565UZ has specifications of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

Check out the FujiFilm F300EXR and Olympus SP-565UZ in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the F300EXR compared to the SP-565UZ.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the F300EXR and SP-565UZ is 91 and 72 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading specifications. The image here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the F300EXR and SP-565UZ.

To sum up, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The F300EXR because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the FujiFilm F300EXR will deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The newer F300EXR provides an advantage in sensor technology.