Fujifilm XF1 vs Olympus SP-565UZ

Its time to look more closely at the Fujifilm XF1 versus Olympus SP-565UZ, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm XF1 (12MP) and the SP-565UZ (10MP) is fairly well matched but the Fujifilm XF1 (2/3") and SP-565UZ (1/2.3") come with different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm XF1 was introduced 3 years later than the SP-565UZ and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm XF1 matches up versus the SP-565UZ in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm XF1 & Olympus SP-565UZ. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm XF1 Gallery & Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm XF1 has got outer measurements of 108mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) and the Olympus SP-565UZ has specifications of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") and a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm XF1 versus Olympus SP-565UZ in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm XF1 and the SP-565UZ.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XF1 and SP-565UZ is 90 and 72 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing purely by looking at specifications. The photograph underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XF1 and SP-565UZ.

Plainly, both the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm XF1 using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm XF1 will give greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm XF1 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.