FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Olympus SP-565UZ

Here, we are reviewing the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Olympus SP-565UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the HS20 EXR (16MP) and SP-565UZ (10MP) and the HS20 EXR (1/2") and SP-565UZ (1/2.3") have different sensor measurements.

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The HS20 EXR was released 24 months later than the SP-565UZ making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm HS20 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SP-565UZ being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the HS20 EXR matches up versus the SP-565UZ in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR and Olympus SP-565UZ. The complete galleries are viewable at FujiFilm HS20 EXR Gallery and Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm HS20 EXR enjoys physical dimensions of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") and a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-565UZ has dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

See the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Olympus SP-565UZ in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the HS20 EXR vs the SP-565UZ.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the HS20 EXR and SP-565UZ is 58 and 72 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing simply by checking technical specs. The visual below might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the HS20 EXR and SP-565UZ.

As you can tell, each of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The HS20 EXR due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the FujiFilm HS20 EXR will give greater detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The fresher HS20 EXR provides an advantage in sensor technology.