Fujifilm X-S1 vs Olympus SP-565UZ

The following is a extensive assessment of the Fujifilm X-S1 vs Olympus SP-565UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-S1 (12MP) and the SP-565UZ (10MP) is relatively similar but the Fujifilm X-S1 (2/3") and SP-565UZ (1/2.3") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-S1 was launched 2 years after the SP-565UZ which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X-S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SP-565UZ being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-S1 grades against the SP-565UZ with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-S1 and Olympus SP-565UZ. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm X-S1 Gallery and Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-S1 comes with exterior dimensions of 135mm x 107mm x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") with a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs) and the Olympus SP-565UZ has proportions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") along with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-S1 vs Olympus SP-565UZ in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-S1 versus the SP-565UZ.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-S1 and SP-565UZ is 52 and 72 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions just by going over specifications. The image below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-S1 and SP-565UZ.

Plainly, both of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-S1 due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm X-S1 will offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-S1 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.