Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax Q7

Below, we will be looking at the Olympus SP-565UZ versus Pentax Q7, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and the Q7 (12MP) is relatively comparable but the SP-565UZ (1/2.3") and Q7 (1/1.7") come with totally different sensor size.

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The SP-565UZ was revealed 5 years before the Q7 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-565UZ being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the SP-565UZ matches up against the Q7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-565UZ and Pentax Q7. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery and Pentax Q7 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-565UZ provides 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 Pentax Q7 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the SP-565UZ and the Q7.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-565UZ and Q7 is 72 and 92 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes just by checking out a spec sheet. The pic underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-565UZ and Q7.

Clearly, the two cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SP-565UZ with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Pentax Q7 will produce more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged SP-565UZ will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.