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Olympus E-300 vs Olympus SP-565UZ

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Olympus E-300 front
 
Olympus SP-565UZ front
Portability
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Imaging
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Features
32
Overall
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Olympus E-300 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Key Specs

Olympus E-300
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 400 (Raise to 1600)
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 624g - 147 x 85 x 64mm
  • Revealed January 2005
  • Alternative Name is EVOLT E-300
  • Successor is Olympus E-330
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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Olympus E-300 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Olympus E-300 vs Olympus SP-565UZ, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are built by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the E-300 (8MP) and the SP-565UZ (10MP) is pretty similar but the E-300 (Four Thirds) and SP-565UZ (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizing.

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The E-300 was launched 5 years earlier than the SP-565UZ which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-300 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Olympus SP-565UZ being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the E-300 matches up vs the SP-565UZ in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-300 over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 E-300 SP-565UZ 

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Olympus E-300

 SP-565UZ E-300 
AnnouncedJanuary 2009January 2005Newer by 48 months
Screen sizing2.5"1.8"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution230k134kSharper screen (+96k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-300 and Olympus SP-565UZ

 E-300 SP-565UZ 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Olympus E-300 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus E-300 offers external measurements of 147mm x 85mm x 64mm (5.8" x 3.3" x 2.5") and a weight of 624 grams (1.38 lbs) while the Olympus SP-565UZ has sizing of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") and a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-300 vs Olympus SP-565UZ in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the E-300 against the SP-565UZ.

Olympus E-300 vs Olympus SP-565UZ size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the E-300 and SP-565UZ is 67 and 72 respectively.

Olympus E-300 vs Olympus SP-565UZ top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-300 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specifications. The picture underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the E-300 and SP-565UZ.

Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E-300 because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Olympus SP-565UZ will offer extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged E-300 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus E-300 vs Olympus SP-565UZ sensor size comparison

Olympus E-300 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-300 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-300 Portrait photography features
Olympus SP-565UZ Portrait photography features
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has manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution low (8 megapixels)
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manual focus
saves RAW files
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-300 Street photography factors
Olympus SP-565UZ Street photography factors
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sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
low maximum ISO (400)
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-300 Sports photography advice
Olympus SP-565UZ Sports photography advice
37
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
low frames per second (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (8MP)
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great zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-300 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus SP-565UZ as a Travel photography camera
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has built in flash
no Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (8MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
long zoom (520mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-300 Landscape photography details
Olympus SP-565UZ Landscape photography details
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has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
screen is small (1.8")
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (8 megapixels)
low maximum ISO (400)
no Time Lapse mode
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manual focus
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-300 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus SP-565UZ as a Vlogging camera
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can't record video
24
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone socket
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Olympus E-300 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-300 and Olympus SP-565UZ
 Olympus E-300Olympus SP-565UZ
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus E-300 Olympus SP-565UZ
Also called as EVOLT E-300 -
Category Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2005-01-10 2009-01-15
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 8 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3264 x 2448 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 400 6400
Highest boosted ISO 1600 -
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 3 143
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
Total lenses 45 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 1.8 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of display 134k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 1 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 6.40 m (ISO 200)
Flash modes Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 640 x 480 @ 30 fps/15 fps, 320 x 240 @ 30 fps/15 fps
Highest video resolution None 640x480
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 624g (1.38 pounds) 413g (0.91 pounds)
Dimensions 147 x 85 x 64mm (5.8" x 3.3" x 2.5") 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) xD Picture Card, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $800 $400