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 Stylus Tough-3000
VS
Sensor area
28 mm²
SP-565UZ28 mm²
Stylus Tough-3000- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The SP-565UZ and Stylus Tough-3000 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-565UZMetricStylus Tough-3000
10 MPEffective pixels12 MP
6.08 × 4.56Sensor6.08 × 4.56
1.67 µmPixel pitch1.52 µm
2.77 µm²Pixel area2.31 µm²
36.07 MP/cm²Pixel density43.28 MP/cm²
5.69Crop factor5.69
—Maximum video—
413 gWeight159 g
Internal storageStorageInternal storage
AA (4) batteries (NiMH recommended)BatteryLithium-Ion LI-50B rechargeable battery 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 Stylus Tough-3000 have the same sensor area. The Stylus Tough-3000 has the lighter body. The Stylus Tough-3000 has the higher effective resolution. The Stylus Tough-3000 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Stylus Tough-3000
Released in 2010, Stylus Tough-3000 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 12 MP effective resolution, and a 159 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.