Nikon S5100 vs Olympus SP-565UZ

Its time to take a deeper look at the Nikon S5100 and Olympus SP-565UZ, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the S5100 (12MP) and the SP-565UZ (10MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S5100 was manufactured 20 months later than the SP-565UZ making them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short overview of how the S5100 grades versus the SP-565UZ in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S5100 and Olympus SP-565UZ. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon S5100 Gallery and Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon S5100 enjoys physical dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-565UZ has measurements of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") along with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon S5100 and Olympus SP-565UZ in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the S5100 against the SP-565UZ.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S5100 and SP-565UZ is 95 and 72 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements only by seeing specifications. The visual below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S5100 and SP-565UZ.

To sum up, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon S5100 to show extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images more aggressively. The more recent S5100 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.