Olympus E-300 vs Olympus SP-565UZ

Its time to take a deeper look at the Olympus E-300 vs Olympus SP-565UZ, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are built by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the E-300 (8MP) and the SP-565UZ (10MP) is pretty similar but the E-300 (Four Thirds) and SP-565UZ (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizing.

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The E-300 was launched 5 years earlier than the SP-565UZ which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-300 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Olympus SP-565UZ being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the E-300 matches up vs the SP-565UZ in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus E-300 & Olympus SP-565UZ. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-300 Gallery & Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus E-300 offers external measurements of 147mm x 85mm x 64mm (5.8" x 3.3" x 2.5") and a weight of 624 grams (1.38 lbs) while the Olympus SP-565UZ has sizing of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") and a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-300 vs Olympus SP-565UZ in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the E-300 against the SP-565UZ.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the E-300 and SP-565UZ is 67 and 72 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specifications. The picture underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the E-300 and SP-565UZ.

Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E-300 because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Olympus SP-565UZ will offer extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged E-300 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.