Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus XZ-10

Here is a detailed comparison of the Olympus SP-565UZ versus Olympus XZ-10, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are created by Olympus. The image resolution of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and the XZ-10 (12MP) is fairly similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SP-565UZ was announced 5 years before the XZ-10 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief view of how the SP-565UZ grades vs the XZ-10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SP-565UZ and Olympus Stylus XZ-10. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery and Olympus XZ-10 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-565UZ has outer dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) and the Olympus XZ-10 has sizing of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the SP-565UZ and the XZ-10.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SP-565UZ and XZ-10 is 72 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing only by going over specifications. The visual underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-565UZ and XZ-10.

Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus XZ-10 to offer you greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The older SP-565UZ is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.