Nikon P90 vs Olympus SP-565UZ

On this page, we will be evaluating the Nikon P90 and Olympus SP-565UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the P90 (12MP) and the SP-565UZ (10MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The P90 was revealed very close to the SP-565UZ so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Nikon P90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SP-565UZ being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the P90 grades vs the SP-565UZ with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P90 and Olympus SP-565UZ. The full galleries are provided at Nikon P90 Gallery and Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon P90 features outside measurements of 114mm x 99mm x 83mm (4.5" x 3.9" x 3.3") and a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Olympus SP-565UZ has proportions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon P90 and Olympus SP-565UZ in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the P90 against the SP-565UZ.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the P90 and SP-565UZ is 70 and 72 respectively.

Often, it is hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements purely by going through specifications. The photograph here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the P90 and SP-565UZ.

To sum up, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Nikon P90 to show greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots more aggressively.