Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus SP-565UZ

Here is a extensive analysis of the Olympus E-M10 IV versus Olympus SP-565UZ, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are sold by Olympus. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the E-M10 IV (20MP) and SP-565UZ (10MP) and the E-M10 IV (Four Thirds) and SP-565UZ (1/2.3") have different sensor dimensions.

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The E-M10 IV was brought out 11 years later than the SP-565UZ and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M10 IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus SP-565UZ being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a short summation of how the E-M10 IV matches up against the SP-565UZ with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV and Olympus SP-565UZ. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M10 IV Gallery and Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M10 IV comes with physical measurements of 122mm x 84mm x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) while the Olympus SP-565UZ has dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") having a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-M10 IV versus Olympus SP-565UZ in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the E-M10 IV against the SP-565UZ.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-M10 IV and SP-565UZ is 81 and 72 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing only by looking through specifications. The visual underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M10 IV and SP-565UZ.

Plainly, both the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The E-M10 IV due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Olympus E-M10 IV will result in greater detail having its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The fresher E-M10 IV should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.