Nikon P500 vs Olympus SP-565UZ

Here is a thorough assessment of the Nikon P500 versus Olympus SP-565UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the P500 (12MP) and the SP-565UZ (10MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The P500 was brought out 2 years later than the SP-565UZ and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Nikon P500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SP-565UZ being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the P500 scores against the SP-565UZ with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P500 & Olympus SP-565UZ. The entire galleries are available at Nikon P500 Gallery & Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P500 comes with outer dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 103mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 4.1") along with a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs) while the Olympus SP-565UZ has dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the P500 compared to the SP-565UZ.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the P500 and SP-565UZ is 67 and 72 respectively.

Usually, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing merely by looking at a spec sheet. The visual here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the P500 and SP-565UZ.

Clearly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon P500 to resolve extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more recent P500 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.