Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung TL350

Here is a in-depth review of the Olympus SP-565UZ versus Samsung TL350, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and the TL350 (10MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SP-565UZ was announced 13 months prior to the TL350 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a short highlight of how the SP-565UZ grades vs the TL350 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SP-565UZ & Samsung TL350. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery & Samsung TL350 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-565UZ has outer dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) and the Samsung TL350 has sizing of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SP-565UZ versus Samsung TL350 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the SP-565UZ against the TL350.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-565UZ and TL350 is 72 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing purely by checking a spec sheet. The graphic below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-565UZ and TL350.

As you can see, both cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of images but you really should consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The older SP-565UZ is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.