Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS

Its time to look more in depth at the Olympus SP-565UZ versus Olympus XZ-2 iHS, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) is relatively comparable but the SP-565UZ (1/2.3") and XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") posses totally different sensor size.

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The SP-565UZ was unveiled 4 years prior to the XZ-2 iHS which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SP-565UZ matches up versus the XZ-2 iHS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-565UZ & Olympus XZ-2 iHS. The full galleries are provided at Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery & Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-565UZ offers physical 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) whilst the Olympus XZ-2 iHS has sizing of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") and a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SP-565UZ against the XZ-2 iHS.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-565UZ and XZ-2 iHS is 72 and 85 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specs. The image underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-565UZ and XZ-2 iHS.

All in all, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SP-565UZ having a smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh tougher and the Olympus XZ-2 iHS will provide greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged SP-565UZ will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.