Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus SP-620 UZ

Here, we are reviewing the Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus SP-620 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are designed by Olympus. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and SP-620 UZ (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SP-565UZ was announced 4 years earlier than the SP-620 UZ and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the SP-565UZ matches up against the SP-620 UZ in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-565UZ and Olympus SP-620 UZ. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery and Olympus SP-620 UZ Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-565UZ has outside measurements of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") having a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-620 UZ has measurements of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") having a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus SP-620 UZ in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the SP-565UZ against the SP-620 UZ.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SP-565UZ and SP-620 UZ is 72 and 78 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading specs. The photograph here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-565UZ and SP-620 UZ.

All in all, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Olympus SP-620 UZ to offer more detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The older SP-565UZ is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.