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Fujifilm S1500 vs Olympus SP-565UZ

Portability
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Imaging
33
Features
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Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S1500 front
 
Olympus SP-565UZ front
Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
32
Overall
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Fujifilm S1500 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Key Specs

Fujifilm S1500
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-396mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 345g - 103 x 73 x 68mm
  • Launched February 2009
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
  • Revealed January 2009
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Fujifilm S1500 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Overview

Let's look more closely at the Fujifilm S1500 and Olympus SP-565UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S1500 (10MP) and the SP-565UZ (10MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S1500 was launched 2 months later than the SP-565UZ and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S1500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SP-565UZ being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm S1500 scores against the SP-565UZ when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1500 over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 Fujifilm S1500 SP-565UZ 
Display dimensions2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Fujifilm S1500

 SP-565UZ Fujifilm S1500 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm S1500 and Olympus SP-565UZ

 Fujifilm S1500 SP-565UZ 
RevealedFebruary 2009January 2009Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S1500 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S1500 provides outside measurements of 103mm x 73mm x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") and a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs) while the Olympus SP-565UZ has dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") and a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm S1500 and Olympus SP-565UZ in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm S1500 against the SP-565UZ.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Olympus SP-565UZ size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S1500 and SP-565UZ is 82 and 72 respectively.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Olympus SP-565UZ top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S1500 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing only by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S1500 and SP-565UZ.

As you can see, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP and you can expect similar quality of photos though you have to factor the launch date of the products into consideration.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Olympus SP-565UZ sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S1500 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S1500 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S1500
Portrait photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
19
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
39
manual focus
exports RAW files
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 as a Street photography camera
Olympus SP-565UZ as a Street photography camera
51
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm S1500
Sports photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
33
excellent zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S1500
Travel photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
50
has built in flash
great zoom (396mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
great zoom (520mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
MP count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus SP-565UZ Landscape photography highlights
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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manual focus
rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Vlogging information
Olympus SP-565UZ Vlogging information
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
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Fujifilm S1500 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S1500 and Olympus SP-565UZ
 Fujifilm FinePix S1500Olympus SP-565UZ
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix S1500 Olympus SP-565UZ
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-02-17 2009-01-15
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 143
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 33-396mm (12.0x) 26-520mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/2.8-4.5
Macro focus range 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 1s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 8.70 m (Auto ISO) 6.40 m (ISO 200)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 @ 30 fps/15 fps, 320 x 240 @ 30 fps/15 fps
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 345g (0.76 lbs) 413g (0.91 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 73 x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 30
DXO Color Depth score not tested 18.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.1
DXO Low light score not tested 68
Other
Battery model 4 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - xD Picture Card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $200 $400