Nikon L820 vs Olympus SP-565UZ

The following is a in depth review of the Nikon L820 versus Olympus SP-565UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Olympus. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the L820 (16MP) and SP-565UZ (10MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The L820 was manufactured 4 years after the SP-565UZ which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon L820 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SP-565UZ being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the L820 grades against the SP-565UZ in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix L820 and Olympus SP-565UZ. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon L820 Gallery and Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Nikon L820 features exterior dimensions of 111mm x 76mm x 85mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 470 grams (1.04 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-565UZ has specifications of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") along with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the L820 and the SP-565UZ.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the L820 and SP-565UZ is 72 and 72 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions simply by going over a spec sheet. The image underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the L820 and SP-565UZ.

Clearly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Nikon L820 to offer you greater detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more modern L820 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.