FujiFilm S3200 vs Olympus SP-565UZ

In this article, we are looking at the FujiFilm S3200 versus Olympus SP-565UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the S3200 (14MP) and SP-565UZ (10MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S3200 was revealed 24 months later than the SP-565UZ making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S3200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SP-565UZ being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a short summary of how the S3200 grades versus the SP-565UZ when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix S3200 and Olympus SP-565UZ. The full galleries are available at FujiFilm S3200 Gallery and Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The FujiFilm S3200 offers exterior dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") having a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-565UZ has specifications of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") along with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm S3200 versus Olympus SP-565UZ in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the S3200 versus the SP-565UZ.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S3200 and SP-565UZ is 67 and 72 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing just by viewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S3200 and SP-565UZ.

As you can see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the FujiFilm S3200 to render more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more recent S3200 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.