Fujifilm X10 vs Olympus SP-565UZ

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Fujifilm X10 vs Olympus SP-565UZ, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X10 (12MP) and the SP-565UZ (10MP) is pretty similar but the Fujifilm X10 (2/3") and SP-565UZ (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X10 was revealed 3 years later than the SP-565UZ and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm X10 scores versus the SP-565UZ in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X10 & Olympus SP-565UZ. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X10 Gallery & Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X10 provides outer measurements of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") along with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) while the Olympus SP-565UZ has sizing of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") having a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X10 versus the SP-565UZ.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X10 and SP-565UZ is 83 and 72 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements purely by going over a spec sheet. The photograph here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X10 and SP-565UZ.

As you can see, both of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X10 using its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm X10 will offer you extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X10 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.