Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony G3

Here is a complete overview of the Olympus SP-565UZ versus Sony G3, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and the G3 (10MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SP-565UZ was manufactured at a similar time to the G3 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a short summation of how the SP-565UZ matches up against the G3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-565UZ and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery and Sony G3 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-565UZ comes with outside dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") and a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) whilst the Sony G3 has dimensions of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SP-565UZ versus Sony G3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the SP-565UZ compared to the G3.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-565UZ and G3 is 72 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing merely by looking through specifications. The graphic underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-565UZ and G3.

To sum up, both cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same MP and you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you have to consider the production date of the cameras into account.