Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus 550WP

Here is a thorough assessment of the Olympus SP-565UZ and Olympus 550WP, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are created by Olympus. The resolution of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and the 550WP (10MP) is very close and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SP-565UZ was released very close to the 550WP and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the SP-565UZ grades versus the 550WP when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-565UZ and Olympus Stylus 550WP. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery and Olympus 550WP Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus SP-565UZ provides 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 550WP has specifications of 94mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check out the Olympus SP-565UZ and Olympus 550WP in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the SP-565UZ vs the 550WP.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-565UZ and 550WP is 72 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to see the gap in sensor sizing simply by researching specs. The visual here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-565UZ and 550WP.

All in all, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of files though you should really take the release date of the cameras into account.