Olympus E-500 vs Olympus SP-565UZ

In this article, we are looking at the Olympus E-500 vs Olympus SP-565UZ, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both sold by Olympus. The resolution of the E-500 (8MP) and the SP-565UZ (10MP) is fairly close but the E-500 (Four Thirds) and SP-565UZ (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The E-500 was announced 4 years prior to the SP-565UZ which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-500 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Olympus SP-565UZ being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the E-500 grades against the SP-565UZ in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus E-500 & Olympus SP-565UZ. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-500 Gallery & Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-500 offers external measurements of 130mm x 95mm x 66mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.6") and a weight of 479 grams (1.06 lbs) while the Olympus SP-565UZ has measurements of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") and a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the E-500 compared to the SP-565UZ.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the E-500 and SP-565UZ is 70 and 72 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions just by looking through a spec sheet. The image underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the E-500 and SP-565UZ.

As you can see, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E-500 having a larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Olympus SP-565UZ will provide you with greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images far more aggressively. The more aged E-500 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.