Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus TG-870

The following is a in depth review of the Olympus SP-565UZ versus Olympus TG-870, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact and they are both created by Olympus. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and TG-870 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SP-565UZ was announced 8 years earlier than the TG-870 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-565UZ being a Compact camera and the Olympus TG-870 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the SP-565UZ grades vs the TG-870 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-565UZ & Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery & Olympus TG-870 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus SP-565UZ has got physical measurements of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") and a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-870 has specifications of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

Compare the Olympus SP-565UZ versus Olympus TG-870 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the SP-565UZ against the TG-870.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-565UZ and TG-870 is 72 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specs. The picture underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-565UZ and TG-870.

All in all, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Olympus TG-870 to produce extra detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged SP-565UZ will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.