Nikon P7800 vs Olympus SP-565UZ

Following is a in depth analysis of the Nikon P7800 and Olympus SP-565UZ, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the P7800 (12MP) and the SP-565UZ (10MP) is pretty well matched but the P7800 (1/1.7") and SP-565UZ (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor size.

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The P7800 was revealed 4 years after the SP-565UZ which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summation of how the P7800 grades vs the SP-565UZ in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P7800 and Olympus SP-565UZ. The full galleries are available at Nikon P7800 Gallery and Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon P7800 comes with physical measurements of 119mm x 78mm x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") having a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-565UZ has proportions 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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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the P7800 versus the SP-565UZ.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the P7800 and SP-565UZ is 82 and 72 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading through specs. The pic below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the P7800 and SP-565UZ.

All in all, both of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The P7800 using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Nikon P7800 will give more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The fresher P7800 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.