Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax ist DL2

Its time to look more closely at the Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax ist DL2, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Olympus and Pentax. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and ist DL2 (6MP) and the SP-565UZ (1/2.3") and ist DL2 (APS-C) have different sensor sizing.

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The SP-565UZ was introduced 3 years after the ist DL2 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-565UZ being a Compact camera and the Pentax ist DL2 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SP-565UZ grades vs the ist DL2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-565UZ provides physical measurements 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 ist DL2 has sizing of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the SP-565UZ against the ist DL2.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SP-565UZ and ist DL2 is 72 and 69 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions merely by checking specs. The picture here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-565UZ and ist DL2.

All in all, both of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SP-565UZ with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh tougher and the Olympus SP-565UZ will give greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more modern SP-565UZ provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.