Nikon P330 vs Olympus SP-565UZ

On this page, we will be evaluating the Nikon P330 vs Olympus SP-565UZ, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the P330 (12MP) and the SP-565UZ (10MP) is pretty comparable but the P330 (1/1.7") and SP-565UZ (1/2.3") provide different sensor measurements.

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The P330 was brought out 4 years later than the SP-565UZ and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the P330 scores against the SP-565UZ with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P330 and Olympus SP-565UZ. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon P330 Gallery and Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon P330 offers external measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Olympus SP-565UZ has sizing of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

Compare the Nikon P330 vs Olympus SP-565UZ in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the P330 compared to the SP-565UZ.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the P330 and SP-565UZ is 92 and 72 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing purely by going through specs. The graphic underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the P330 and SP-565UZ.

All in all, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The P330 due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Nikon P330 will provide greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The younger P330 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.