Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony HX5

In this write-up, we are comparing the Olympus SP-565UZ versus Sony HX5, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and the HX5 (10MP) is fairly well matched but the SP-565UZ (1/2.3") and HX5 (1/2.4") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The SP-565UZ was revealed 17 months before the HX5 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the SP-565UZ grades versus the HX5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SP-565UZ and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5. The full galleries are provided at Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery and Sony HX5 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus SP-565UZ features physical 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) while the Sony HX5 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SP-565UZ versus Sony HX5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the SP-565UZ and the HX5.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-565UZ and HX5 is 72 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading through specifications. The picture here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-565UZ and HX5.

Plainly, both the cameras offer the same exact megapixel count but different sensor sizes. The SP-565UZ contains the larger sensor which should make getting shallower DOF simpler. The more aged SP-565UZ is going to be behind in sensor innovation.