Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus SP-610UZ

Following is a in-depth overview of the Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus SP-610UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are sold by Olympus. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and SP-610UZ (14MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SP-565UZ was introduced 24 months earlier than the SP-610UZ making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise view of how the SP-565UZ grades vs the SP-610UZ with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-565UZ & Olympus SP-610UZ. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery & Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus SP-565UZ has outside dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") along with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) and the Olympus SP-610UZ has specifications of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") having a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the SP-565UZ vs the SP-610UZ.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-565UZ and SP-610UZ is 72 and 79 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes only by checking specifications. The pic here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-565UZ and SP-610UZ.

To sum up, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Olympus SP-610UZ to resolve extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged SP-565UZ is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.