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Fujifilm XP60 vs Olympus SP-565UZ

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix XP60 front
 
Olympus SP-565UZ front
Portability
72
Imaging
32
Features
32
Overall
32

Fujifilm XP60 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Key Specs

Fujifilm XP60
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 183g - 104 x 67 x 26mm
  • Introduced June 2013
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm XP50
  • Successor is Fujifilm XP70
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
  • Launched January 2009
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Fujifilm XP60 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Fujifilm XP60 and Olympus SP-565UZ, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm XP60 (16MP) and SP-565UZ (10MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP60 was brought out 4 years after the SP-565UZ which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm XP60 grades against the SP-565UZ when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP60 over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 Fujifilm XP60 SP-565UZ 
LaunchedJune 2013January 2009More modern by 54 months
Display dimensions2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Fujifilm XP60

 SP-565UZ Fujifilm XP60 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm XP60 and Olympus SP-565UZ

 Fujifilm XP60 SP-565UZ 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Fujifilm XP60 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XP60 comes with exterior measurements of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Olympus SP-565UZ has proportions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") along with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

See the Fujifilm XP60 and Olympus SP-565UZ in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm XP60 against the SP-565UZ.

Fujifilm XP60 vs Olympus SP-565UZ size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP60 and SP-565UZ is 93 and 72 respectively.

Fujifilm XP60 vs Olympus SP-565UZ top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP60 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes purely by checking specifications. The picture underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XP60 and SP-565UZ.

To sum up, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Fujifilm XP60 to give you greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm XP60 should have an edge in sensor tech.

Fujifilm XP60 vs Olympus SP-565UZ sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP60 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP60 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP60 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus SP-565UZ Portrait photography highlights
30
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
39
focusing manually
saves RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP60 Street photography highlights
Olympus SP-565UZ Street photography highlights
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP60 Sports photography factors
Olympus SP-565UZ Sports photography factors
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proof
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
32
long zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP60 Travel photography features
Olympus SP-565UZ Travel photography features
67
environment proof
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
52
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
long reach (520mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP60 Landscape photography info
Olympus SP-565UZ Landscape photography info
41
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
environment proof
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
40
focusing manually
rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm XP60
Vlogging with Olympus SP-565UZ
32
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external mic port
24
rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
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Fujifilm XP60 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP60 and Olympus SP-565UZ
 Fujifilm FinePix XP60Olympus SP-565UZ
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP60 Olympus SP-565UZ
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-06-21 2009-01-15
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3440 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 143
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-520mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/2.8-4.5
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 1 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 6.40 m (ISO 200)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 640 x 480 @ 30 fps/15 fps, 320 x 240 @ 30 fps/15 fps
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format H.264 -
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 183 grams (0.40 lbs) 413 grams (0.91 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 67 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") 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 - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/ SDXC xD Picture Card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $180 $400