Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax P70

Below, we will be evaluating the Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax P70, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and the P70 (12MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SP-565UZ was introduced very close to the P70 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-565UZ being a Compact camera and the Pentax P70 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SP-565UZ scores against the P70 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-565UZ and Pentax Optio P70. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery and Pentax P70 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-565UZ enjoys outer dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") having a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) whilst the Pentax P70 has dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the SP-565UZ vs the P70.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-565UZ and P70 is 72 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements purely by checking out a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-565UZ and P70.

Clearly, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Pentax P70 to show more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively.