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Nikon P520 vs Olympus SP-565UZ

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
51
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix P520 front
 
Olympus SP-565UZ front
Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
32
Overall
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Nikon P520 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Key Specs

Nikon P520
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1000mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 550g - 125 x 84 x 102mm
  • Announced January 2013
  • Previous Model is Nikon P510
  • New Model is Nikon P530
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
  • Announced January 2009
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Nikon P520 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Nikon P520 vs Olympus SP-565UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Nikon and Olympus. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the P520 (18MP) and SP-565UZ (10MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The P520 was launched 4 years after the SP-565UZ which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Nikon P520 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SP-565UZ being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the P520 scores vs the SP-565UZ with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P520 over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 P520 SP-565UZ 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2009Newer by 50 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3.2"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Nikon P520

 SP-565UZ P520 

Common features in the Nikon P520 and Olympus SP-565UZ

 P520 SP-565UZ 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Nikon P520 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P520 has outer dimensions of 125mm x 84mm x 102mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.0") and a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-565UZ has dimensions 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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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the P520 compared to the SP-565UZ.

Nikon P520 vs Olympus SP-565UZ size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the P520 and SP-565UZ is 66 and 72 respectively.

Nikon P520 vs Olympus SP-565UZ top view buttons comparison

Nikon P520 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by going through specs. The pic underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the P520 and SP-565UZ.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Nikon P520 to produce more detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The newer P520 will have an edge in sensor tech.

Nikon P520 vs Olympus SP-565UZ sensor size comparison

Nikon P520 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P520 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon P520
Portrait photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
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has manual focus
decent megapixels (18MP)
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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manual focus
saves RAW files
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon P520 Street photography features
Olympus SP-565UZ Street photography features
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fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competition in class (550 grams)
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image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P520 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus SP-565UZ as a Sports photography camera
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great zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery life (200 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
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amazing zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon P520
Travel photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
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decent megapixels (18MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1000mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low battery life (200 CIPA)
heavier than competition in class (550g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
great zoom (520mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P520 Landscape photography info
Olympus SP-565UZ Landscape photography info
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has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3.2")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low battery life (200 per charge)
no Time Lapse recording
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manual focus
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P520 Vlogging details
Olympus SP-565UZ Vlogging details
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reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
no mic support
heavier than competition in class (550g)
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rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic support
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Nikon P520 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P520 and Olympus SP-565UZ
 Nikon Coolpix P520Olympus SP-565UZ
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix P520 Olympus SP-565UZ
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-01-29 2009-01-15
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4896 x 3672 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 143
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1000mm (41.7x) 26-520mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-4.5
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2" 2.5"
Screen resolution 921k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 1 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 7.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 6.40 m (ISO 200)
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 640 x 480 @ 30 fps/15 fps, 320 x 240 @ 30 fps/15 fps
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 550 grams (1.21 lb) 413 grams (0.91 lb)
Physical dimensions 125 x 84 x 102mm (4.9" 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 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL5 4 x AA
Self timer - Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC xD Picture Card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $380 $400