Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus 8000

In this article, we are evaluating the Olympus SP-565UZ versus Olympus 8000, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are designed by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and the 8000 (12MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

The SP-565UZ was released 5 months earlier than the 8000 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SP-565UZ matches up versus the 8000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SP-565UZ and Olympus Stylus Tough 8000. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery and Olympus 8000 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus SP-565UZ features external 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 8000 has specifications of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs).

Check out the Olympus SP-565UZ versus Olympus 8000 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the SP-565UZ vs the 8000.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-565UZ and 8000 is 72 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to see the gap in sensor sizing merely by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-565UZ and 8000.

As you can see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus 8000 to result in greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images far more aggressively.