FujiFilm T300 vs Olympus SP-565UZ

In this article, we will be reviewing the FujiFilm T300 and Olympus SP-565UZ, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the T300 (14MP) and SP-565UZ (10MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The T300 was announced 2 years after the SP-565UZ which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the T300 grades against the SP-565UZ in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix T300 and Olympus SP-565UZ. The whole galleries are viewable at FujiFilm T300 Gallery and Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and size. The FujiFilm T300 provides exterior measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Olympus SP-565UZ has specifications of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") having a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

Check the FujiFilm T300 and Olympus SP-565UZ in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the T300 compared to the SP-565UZ.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the T300 and SP-565UZ is 94 and 72 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes merely by seeing a spec sheet. The image underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the T300 and SP-565UZ.

Clearly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the FujiFilm T300 to provide greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The younger T300 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.