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Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus SP-565UZ

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-H20G front
 
Olympus SP-565UZ front
Portability
72
Imaging
32
Features
32
Overall
32

Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus SP-565UZ Key Specs

Casio EX-H20G
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 216g - 103 x 68 x 29mm
  • Announced September 2010
Olympus SP-565UZ
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-520mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 413g - 116 x 84 x 81mm
  • Introduced January 2009
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus SP-565UZ Overview

Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Casio EX-H20G versus Olympus SP-565UZ, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and Olympus. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the EX-H20G (14MP) and SP-565UZ (10MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-H20G was manufactured 21 months later than the SP-565UZ making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the EX-H20G grades vs the SP-565UZ in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 EX-H20G SP-565UZ 
IntroducedSeptember 2010January 2009More recent by 21 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Casio EX-H20G

 SP-565UZ EX-H20G 

Common features in the Casio EX-H20G and Olympus SP-565UZ

 EX-H20G SP-565UZ 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus SP-565UZ Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-H20G has physical measurements of 103mm x 68mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") having a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Olympus SP-565UZ has measurements of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") having a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-H20G compared to the SP-565UZ.

Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus SP-565UZ size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX-H20G and SP-565UZ is 91 and 72 respectively.

Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus SP-565UZ top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus SP-565UZ Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements purely by viewing technical specs. The photograph below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-H20G and SP-565UZ.

As you have seen, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Casio EX-H20G to provide you with greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos more aggressively. The more recent EX-H20G provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus SP-565UZ sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus SP-565UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus SP-565UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Portrait photography features
Olympus SP-565UZ Portrait photography features
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you can focus manually
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
39
you can focus manually
exports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Street photography details
Olympus SP-565UZ Street photography details
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than competition in class (216g)
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Sports photography factors
Olympus SP-565UZ Sports photography factors
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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long zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H20G as a Travel photography camera
Olympus SP-565UZ as a Travel photography camera
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good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (216g)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
great reach (520mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Landscape photography info
Olympus SP-565UZ Landscape photography info
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you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
40
you can focus manually
rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H20G as a Vlogging camera
Olympus SP-565UZ as a Vlogging camera
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quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (216 grams)
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rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
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Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus SP-565UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H20G and Olympus SP-565UZ
 Casio Exilim EX-H20GOlympus SP-565UZ
General Information
Brand Casio Olympus
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H20G Olympus SP-565UZ
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-09-20 2009-01-15
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 143
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 26-520mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/2.8-4.5
Macro focusing distance 7cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 1s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 6.40 m (ISO 200)
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 @ 30 fps/15 fps, 320 x 240 @ 30 fps/15 fps
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 216 grams (0.48 lb) 413 grams (0.91 lb)
Physical dimensions 103 x 68 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 30
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 18.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 68
Other
Battery ID NP-90 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC xD Picture Card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $300 $400