Olympus E-510 vs Olympus SP-565UZ

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Olympus E-510 vs Olympus SP-565UZ, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are designed by Olympus. The resolution of the E-510 (10MP) and the SP-565UZ (10MP) is pretty similar but the E-510 (Four Thirds) and SP-565UZ (1/2.3") use totally different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The E-510 was brought out 13 months prior to the SP-565UZ which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-510 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Olympus SP-565UZ being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the E-510 grades against the SP-565UZ in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus E-510 and Olympus SP-565UZ. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-510 Gallery and Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-510 offers external dimensions of 136mm x 92mm x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") having a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs) while the Olympus SP-565UZ has measurements of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") having a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-510 vs Olympus SP-565UZ in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the E-510 compared to the SP-565UZ.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the E-510 and SP-565UZ is 69 and 72 respectively.

Generally, its tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing merely by going over specifications. The graphic here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-510 and SP-565UZ.

To sum up, both of those cameras offer the same exact resolution albeit not the same sensor sizing. The E-510 has the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler. The older E-510 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.