Olympus E-30 vs Olympus SP-565UZ

Below, we will be analyzing the Olympus E-30 and Olympus SP-565UZ, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both created by Olympus. The resolution of the E-30 (12MP) and the SP-565UZ (10MP) is pretty comparable but the E-30 (Four Thirds) and SP-565UZ (1/2.3") come with different sensor dimensions.

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The E-30 was released 3 months later than the SP-565UZ and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Olympus SP-565UZ being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a simple summary of how the E-30 grades against the SP-565UZ in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus E-30 and Olympus SP-565UZ. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-30 Gallery and Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus E-30 has physical dimensions of 142mm x 108mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.3" x 3.0") having a weight of 695 grams (1.53 lbs) while the Olympus SP-565UZ has specifications of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") along with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-30 and Olympus SP-565UZ in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the E-30 versus the SP-565UZ.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-30 and SP-565UZ is 60 and 72 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing just by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the E-30 and SP-565UZ.

Clearly, each of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-30 due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Olympus E-30 will show more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively.