Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus SP-565UZ

Lets look a little more in depth at the Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus SP-565UZ, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) and SP-565UZ (10MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX500 was released 3 years later than the SP-565UZ and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the Fujifilm JX500 matches up against the SP-565UZ in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix JX500 and Olympus SP-565UZ. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm JX500 Gallery and Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm JX500 features outer dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) and the Olympus SP-565UZ has measurements of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus SP-565UZ in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm JX500 compared to the SP-565UZ.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JX500 and SP-565UZ is 95 and 72 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements only by looking through technical specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm JX500 and SP-565UZ.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Fujifilm JX500 to result in greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm JX500 will have an advantage in sensor technology.