FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus SP-565UZ

The following is a extended overview of the FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus SP-565UZ, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the JZ500 (14MP) and SP-565UZ (10MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The JZ500 was introduced 18 months after the SP-565UZ making them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the JZ500 grades versus the SP-565UZ for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 & Olympus SP-565UZ. The whole galleries are available at FujiFilm JZ500 Gallery & Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm JZ500 features outside measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Olympus SP-565UZ has proportions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") and a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the JZ500 vs the SP-565UZ.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the JZ500 and SP-565UZ is 93 and 72 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions only by checking specifications. The picture underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the JZ500 and SP-565UZ.

Plainly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the FujiFilm JZ500 to give you greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The more modern JZ500 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.