Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony WX5

Below is a extensive assessment of the Olympus SP-565UZ and Sony WX5, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and the WX5 (12MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SP-565UZ was introduced 17 months earlier than the WX5 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SP-565UZ matches up vs the WX5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-565UZ & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery & Sony WX5 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-565UZ provides exterior 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 WX5 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SP-565UZ and Sony WX5 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the SP-565UZ against the WX5.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-565UZ and WX5 is 72 and 95 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements purely by checking a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-565UZ and WX5.

Clearly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Sony WX5 to resolve more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots much more aggressively. The older SP-565UZ is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.