Reasons to choose SP-565UZ
Released in 2008, SP-565UZ has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 10 MP effective resolution, and a 413 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Olympus SP-565UZ
vs Olympus SP 800 UZ
VS
Sensor area
28 mm²
SP-565UZ28 mm²
SP 800 UZ- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The SP-565UZ and SP 800 UZ have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
SP-565UZMetricSP 800 UZ
10 MPEffective pixels14.7 MP
6.08 × 4.56Sensor6.08 × 4.56
1.67 µmPixel pitch1.37 µm
2.77 µm²Pixel area1.89 µm²
36.07 MP/cm²Pixel density53.02 MP/cm²
5.69Crop factor5.69
—Maximum video—
413 gWeight435 g
Internal storageStorageSDHC, Secure Digital
AA (4) batteries (NiMH recommended)BatteryLi-Ion Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The SP-565UZ and SP 800 UZ have the same sensor area. The SP-565UZ has the lighter body. The SP 800 UZ has the higher effective resolution. The SP 800 UZ is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose SP 800 UZ
Released in 2010, SP 800 UZ has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 14.7 MP effective resolution, and a 435 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.