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Olympus E-420 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-420 front
 
Olympus SP-565UZ front
Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
32
Overall
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Olympus E-420 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Key Specs

Olympus E-420
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 426g - 130 x 91 x 53mm
  • Released June 2008
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-410
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
  • Introduced January 2009
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Olympus E-420 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Olympus E-420 versus Olympus SP-565UZ, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both manufactured by Olympus. The image resolution of the E-420 (10MP) and the SP-565UZ (10MP) is fairly comparable but the E-420 (Four Thirds) and SP-565UZ (1/2.3") have different sensor dimensions.

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The E-420 was released 6 months earlier than the SP-565UZ which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-420 being a Compact SLR camera and the Olympus SP-565UZ being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a short introduction of how the E-420 matches up versus the SP-565UZ with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-420 over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 E-420 SP-565UZ 
Display dimensions2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Olympus E-420

 SP-565UZ E-420 

Common features in the Olympus E-420 and Olympus SP-565UZ

 E-420 SP-565UZ 
IntroducedJune 2008January 2009Same age
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Olympus E-420 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and volume. The Olympus E-420 features outside measurements of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") along with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Olympus SP-565UZ has sizing of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-420 versus Olympus SP-565UZ in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the E-420 compared to the SP-565UZ.

Olympus E-420 vs Olympus SP-565UZ size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the E-420 and SP-565UZ is 77 and 72 respectively.

Olympus E-420 vs Olympus SP-565UZ top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-420 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes simply by seeing specifications. The pic below will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-420 and SP-565UZ.

Plainly, both cameras have the same MP but different sensor sizes. The E-420 uses the larger sensor which should make getting shallower DOF less difficult.

Olympus E-420 vs Olympus SP-565UZ sensor size comparison

Olympus E-420 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-420 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-420 Portrait photography advice
Olympus SP-565UZ Portrait photography advice
56
focusing manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
39
focusing manually
saves RAW formats
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-420 Street photography info
Olympus SP-565UZ Street photography info
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good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (426 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
56
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-420 Sports photography factors
Olympus SP-565UZ Sports photography factors
38
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
has phase detect AF
low fps (4.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
terrible battery pack (500 CIPA)
33
excellent zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-420 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus SP-565UZ as a Travel photography camera
52
lighter than competitors in class (426 grams)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
terrible battery pack (500 shots)
low megapixels (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
52
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
long reach (520mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-420 Landscape photography details
Olympus SP-565UZ Landscape photography details
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focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
terrible battery pack (500 per charge)
missing Time Lapse recording
40
focusing manually
quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-420
Vlogging with Olympus SP-565UZ
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no video shooting
24
quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
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Olympus E-420 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-420 and Olympus SP-565UZ
 Olympus E-420Olympus SP-565UZ
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus E-420 Olympus SP-565UZ
Category Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2008-06-23 2009-01-15
Physical type Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 surface area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 3 143
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 26-520mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.8-4.5
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Amount of lenses 45 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.5"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 1 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 6.40 m (ISO 200)
Flash options Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
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
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 426 gr (0.94 pounds) 413 gr (0.91 pounds)
Physical dimensions 130 x 91 x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 56 30
DXO Color Depth rating 21.5 18.7
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.4 10.1
DXO Low light rating 527 68
Other
Battery life 500 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID - 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 pricing $999 $400