Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax X-5

Lets look more closely at the Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax X-5, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and X-5 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SP-565UZ was announced 4 years earlier than the X-5 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-565UZ being a Compact camera and the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SP-565UZ grades against the X-5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-565UZ and Pentax X-5. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery and Pentax X-5 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera often, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-565UZ provides external measurements 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 X-5 has dimensions of 119mm x 86mm x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") with a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the SP-565UZ against the X-5.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-565UZ and X-5 is 72 and 65 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading specifications. The graphic below may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-565UZ and X-5.

Plainly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Pentax X-5 to offer greater detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older SP-565UZ is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.