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Nikon P510 vs Olympus SP-565UZ

Portability
66
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix P510 front
 
Olympus SP-565UZ front
Portability
72
Imaging
32
Features
32
Overall
32

Nikon P510 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Key Specs

Nikon P510
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1000mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 555g - 120 x 83 x 102mm
  • Revealed July 2012
  • Old Model is Nikon P500
  • Renewed by Nikon P520
Olympus SP-565UZ
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • 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
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Nikon P510 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Nikon P510 and Olympus SP-565UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the P510 (16MP) and SP-565UZ (10MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The P510 was announced 3 years after the SP-565UZ which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Nikon P510 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SP-565UZ being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summary of how the P510 grades versus the SP-565UZ with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P510 over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 P510 SP-565UZ 
IntroducedJuly 2012January 2009Newer by 43 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Nikon P510

 SP-565UZ P510 

Common features in the Nikon P510 and Olympus SP-565UZ

 P510 SP-565UZ 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Nikon P510 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Nikon P510 provides exterior measurements of 120mm x 83mm x 102mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 4.0") accompanied by a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-565UZ has specifications of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") along with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

Compare the Nikon P510 and Olympus SP-565UZ in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the P510 vs the SP-565UZ.

Nikon P510 vs Olympus SP-565UZ size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the P510 and SP-565UZ is 66 and 72 respectively.

Nikon P510 vs Olympus SP-565UZ top view buttons comparison

Nikon P510 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions only by seeing specifications. The picture here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the P510 and SP-565UZ.

Plainly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Nikon P510 to produce greater detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The fresher P510 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon P510 vs Olympus SP-565UZ sensor size comparison

Nikon P510 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P510 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P510 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SP-565UZ as a Portrait photography camera
43
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
39
focusing manually
exports RAW files
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon P510 Street photography details
Olympus SP-565UZ Street photography details
50
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than others in class (555g)
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P510 Sports photography information
Olympus SP-565UZ Sports photography information
50
incredible zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (200 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
32
amazing zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P510 Travel photography factors
Olympus SP-565UZ Travel photography factors
54
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (1000mm)
bad battery life (200 per charge)
more heavy than others in class (555g)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
52
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
long zoom (520mm)
missing Timelapse function
low resolution (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P510 Landscape photography features
Olympus SP-565UZ Landscape photography features
47
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
bad battery life (200 CIPA)
40
focusing manually
decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P510 Vlogging information
Olympus SP-565UZ Vlogging information
27
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than others in class (555 grams)
24
decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
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Nikon P510 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P510 and Olympus SP-565UZ
 Nikon Coolpix P510Olympus SP-565UZ
General Information
Brand Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix P510 Olympus SP-565UZ
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-07-05 2009-01-15
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 143
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1000mm (41.7x) 26-520mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-4.5
Macro focus range 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.5"
Display resolution 921k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 1 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 6.40 m (ISO 200)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (15, 30fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps) 640 x 480 @ 30 fps/15 fps, 320 x 240 @ 30 fps/15 fps
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 555g (1.22 pounds) 413g (0.91 pounds)
Physical dimensions 120 x 83 x 102mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 4.0") 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 life 200 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL5 4 x AA
Self timer Yes Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC xD Picture Card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $600 $400