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Olympus E-500 vs Olympus SP-565UZ

Portability
70
Imaging
42
Features
34
Overall
38
Olympus E-500 front
 
Olympus SP-565UZ front
Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
32
Overall
32

Olympus E-500 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Key Specs

Olympus E-500
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 400 (Increase to 1600)
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 479g - 130 x 95 x 66mm
  • Announced October 2005
  • Alternative Name is EVOLT E-500
  • Updated by Olympus E-510
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-500 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Overview

In this article, we are looking at the Olympus E-500 vs Olympus SP-565UZ, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both sold by Olympus. The resolution of the E-500 (8MP) and the SP-565UZ (10MP) is fairly close but the E-500 (Four Thirds) and SP-565UZ (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The E-500 was announced 4 years prior to the SP-565UZ which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-500 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Olympus SP-565UZ being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the E-500 grades against the SP-565UZ in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-500 over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 E-500 SP-565UZ 

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Olympus E-500

 SP-565UZ E-500 
IntroducedJanuary 2009October 2005Newer by 39 months
Display resolution230k215kSharper display (+15k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-500 and Olympus SP-565UZ

 E-500 SP-565UZ 
Focus manually More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.5"2.5"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Olympus E-500 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-500 offers external measurements of 130mm x 95mm x 66mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.6") and a weight of 479 grams (1.06 lbs) while 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).

Examine the Olympus E-500 vs Olympus SP-565UZ in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the E-500 compared to the SP-565UZ.

Olympus E-500 vs Olympus SP-565UZ size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the E-500 and SP-565UZ is 70 and 72 respectively.

Olympus E-500 vs Olympus SP-565UZ top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-500 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions just by looking through a spec sheet. The image underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the E-500 and SP-565UZ.

As you can see, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E-500 having a larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Olympus SP-565UZ will provide you with greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images far more aggressively. The more aged E-500 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus E-500 vs Olympus SP-565UZ sensor size comparison

Olympus E-500 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-500 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-500 Portrait photography advice
Olympus SP-565UZ Portrait photography advice
49
focusing manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution low (8MP)
39
you can focus manually
saves RAW formats
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-500 Street photography highlights
Olympus SP-565UZ Street photography highlights
57
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (479 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
maximum ISO low (400)
56
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-500 Sports photography details
Olympus SP-565UZ Sports photography details
37
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (8 megapixels)
33
amazing zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (1.0 fps)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-500 Travel photography details
Olympus SP-565UZ Travel photography details
52
lighter than competition in class (479 grams)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (8 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
52
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
great reach (520mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-500 Landscape photography factors
Olympus SP-565UZ Landscape photography factors
43
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (8MP)
maximum ISO low (400)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
40
you can focus manually
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-500 Vlogging details
Olympus SP-565UZ Vlogging details
9
can't shoot video
24
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
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Olympus E-500 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-500 and Olympus SP-565UZ
 Olympus E-500Olympus SP-565UZ
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus E-500 Olympus SP-565UZ
Also called EVOLT E-500 -
Class Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2005-10-21 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 8MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3264 x 2448 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 400 6400
Max boosted ISO 1600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
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 distance - 1cm
Amount of lenses 45 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5" 2.5"
Resolution of display 215k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.45x -
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
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 13.00 m (at ISO 100) 6.40 m (ISO 200)
Flash modes Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 640 x 480 @ 30 fps/15 fps, 320 x 240 @ 30 fps/15 fps
Max video resolution None 640x480
Microphone 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 479g (1.06 pounds) 413g (0.91 pounds)
Dimensions 130 x 95 x 66mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.6") 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 30
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 18.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 68
Other
Battery ID - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card xD Picture Card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $600 $400