Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

On this page, we will be looking at the Olympus SP-565UZ versus Olympus SZ-31MR iHS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are produced by Olympus. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SP-565UZ was revealed 4 years prior to the SZ-31MR iHS and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the SP-565UZ grades vs the SZ-31MR iHS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-565UZ & Olympus SZ-31MR iHS. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery & Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-565UZ features exterior measurements of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") and a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) while the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS has dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SP-565UZ versus Olympus SZ-31MR iHS in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the SP-565UZ compared to the SZ-31MR iHS.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-565UZ and SZ-31MR iHS is 72 and 89 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing purely by reviewing technical specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-565UZ and SZ-31MR iHS.

As you have seen, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS to offer you greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The older SP-565UZ is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.