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Olympus E-3 vs Olympus SP-565UZ

Portability
56
Imaging
44
Features
56
Overall
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Olympus E-3 front
 
Olympus SP-565UZ front
Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
32
Overall
32

Olympus E-3 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Key Specs

Olympus E-3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 890g - 142 x 116 x 75mm
  • Released February 2008
  • Old Model is Olympus E-1
  • Successor is Olympus E-5
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
Photography Glossary

Olympus E-3 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Overview

Below is a extensive comparison of the Olympus E-3 and Olympus SP-565UZ, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are built by Olympus. The resolution of the E-3 (10MP) and the SP-565UZ (10MP) is very comparable but the E-3 (Four Thirds) and SP-565UZ (1/2.3") boast different sensor size.

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The E-3 was unveiled 11 months before the SP-565UZ so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-3 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Olympus SP-565UZ being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summation of how the E-3 matches up against the SP-565UZ with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-3 over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 E-3 SP-565UZ 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Olympus E-3

 SP-565UZ E-3 
LaunchedJanuary 2009February 2008More recent by 11 months

Common features in the Olympus E-3 and Olympus SP-565UZ

 E-3 SP-565UZ 
Manual focus More exact focus
Display dimensions2.5"2.5"Equal display size
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Olympus E-3 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-3 has got exterior dimensions of 142mm x 116mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 890 grams (1.96 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-565UZ has measurements of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") and a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-3 and Olympus SP-565UZ in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the E-3 vs the SP-565UZ.

Olympus E-3 vs Olympus SP-565UZ size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-3 and SP-565UZ is 56 and 72 respectively.

Olympus E-3 vs Olympus SP-565UZ top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-3 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements just by seeing specifications. The photograph below will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-3 and SP-565UZ.

Plainly, both the cameras provide the same megapixels but different sensor measurements. The E-3 offers the larger sensor which is going to make achieving bokeh simpler. The older E-3 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus E-3 vs Olympus SP-565UZ sensor size comparison

Olympus E-3 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-3 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-3 Portrait photography details
Olympus SP-565UZ Portrait photography details
56
manual focus
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
resolution not great (10MP)
39
has manual focus
saves RAW files
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-3 Street photography details
Olympus SP-565UZ Street photography details
69
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
56
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-3 Sports photography features
Olympus SP-565UZ Sports photography features
57
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
environment proof
has phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
resolution not great (10MP)
33
great zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-3 Travel photography information
Olympus SP-565UZ Travel photography information
55
environment proof
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
no Timelapse mode
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
52
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
great zoom (520mm)
missing Time Lapse function
resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-3
Landscape photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
56
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
screen is small (2.5")
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
no Timelapse mode
40
has manual focus
quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-3 Vlogging highlights
Olympus SP-565UZ Vlogging highlights
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can't record video
24
quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic socket
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Olympus E-3 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-3 and Olympus SP-565UZ
 Olympus E-3Olympus SP-565UZ
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus E-3 Olympus SP-565UZ
Category Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2008-02-20 2009-01-15
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 11 143
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 26-520mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.8-4.5
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Available lenses 45 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5" 2.5"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.58x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 1s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 13.00 m 6.40 m (ISO 200)
Flash options Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 640 x 480 @ 30 fps/15 fps, 320 x 240 @ 30 fps/15 fps
Highest video resolution None 640x480
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 890 grams (1.96 pounds) 413 grams (0.91 pounds)
Physical dimensions 142 x 116 x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 56 30
DXO Color Depth score 21.6 18.7
DXO Dynamic range score 10.5 10.1
DXO Low light score 571 68
Other
Battery model - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card xD Picture Card, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $670 $400