Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax Efina

Lets take a closer look at the Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax Efina, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and Efina (14MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SP-565UZ was manufactured 5 years prior to the Efina which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-565UZ being a Compact camera and the Pentax Efina being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short view of how the SP-565UZ matches up against the Efina in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-565UZ and Pentax Efina. The entire galleries are available at Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery and Pentax Efina Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-565UZ comes with outside dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) while the Pentax Efina has sizing of 87mm x 54mm x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 91 grams (0.20 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax Efina in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the SP-565UZ versus the Efina.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-565UZ and Efina is 72 and 97 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading specs. The picture underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-565UZ and Efina.

All in all, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Pentax Efina to deliver more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images far more aggressively. The more aged SP-565UZ is going to be behind in sensor innovation.