Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus SP-800 UZ

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus SP-800 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are created by Olympus. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and SP-800 UZ (14MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SP-565UZ was released 12 months before the SP-800 UZ and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SP-565UZ grades vs the SP-800 UZ with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-565UZ and Olympus SP-800 UZ. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery and Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus SP-565UZ comes with exterior 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) whilst the Olympus SP-800 UZ has specifications of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") having a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).

Compare the Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus SP-800 UZ in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the SP-565UZ against the SP-800 UZ.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-565UZ and SP-800 UZ is 72 and 69 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-565UZ and SP-800 UZ.

Clearly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Olympus SP-800 UZ to give greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older SP-565UZ is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.