Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung SL102

Here, we will be matching up the Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung SL102, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and the SL102 (10MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SP-565UZ was launched very close to the SL102 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the SP-565UZ scores vs the SL102 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-565UZ and Samsung SL102. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery and Samsung SL102 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera, you'll have to consider 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") accompanied by a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL102 has dimensions of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the SP-565UZ versus the SL102.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-565UZ and SL102 is 72 and 96 respectively.

Typically, its tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading a spec sheet. The photograph here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-565UZ and SL102.

As you can see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same resolution so you should expect similar quality of images though you would want to consider the production date of the products into consideration.