Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus XZ-1

Below is a detailed analysis of the Olympus SP-565UZ and Olympus XZ-1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both produced by Olympus. The image resolution of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and the XZ-1 (10MP) is fairly well matched but the SP-565UZ (1/2.3") and XZ-1 (1/1.63") have different sensor sizing.

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The SP-565UZ was announced 24 months earlier than the XZ-1 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SP-565UZ grades versus the XZ-1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SP-565UZ & Olympus XZ-1. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery & Olympus XZ-1 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-565UZ has outside dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) whilst the Olympus XZ-1 has measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 275 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the SP-565UZ and the XZ-1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SP-565UZ and XZ-1 is 72 and 88 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements only by checking a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-565UZ and XZ-1.

Clearly, both of the cameras come with the identical resolution but different sensor measurements. The SP-565UZ has got the tinier sensor which is going to make getting shallow depth of field more challenging. The older SP-565UZ is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.