Olympus E-520 vs Olympus SP-565UZ
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Olympus E-520 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 552g - 136 x 92 x 68mm
- Released August 2008
- Superseded the Olympus E-510
(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
- Launched January 2009

Olympus E-520 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Overview
Here is a extensive overview of the Olympus E-520 and Olympus SP-565UZ, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are offered by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the E-520 (10MP) and the SP-565UZ (10MP) is relatively similar but the E-520 (Four Thirds) and SP-565UZ (1/2.3") possess different sensor size.

The E-520 was unveiled 4 months before the SP-565UZ and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-520 being a Compact SLR camera and the Olympus SP-565UZ being a Compact camera.
Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the E-520 scores vs the SP-565UZ in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Olympus E-520 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-520 & Olympus SP-565UZ. The full galleries are provided at Olympus E-520 Gallery & Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-520 over the Olympus SP-565UZ
E-520 | SP-565UZ | |||
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Screen sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Olympus E-520
SP-565UZ | E-520 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-520 and Olympus SP-565UZ
E-520 | SP-565UZ | |||
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Launched | August 2008 | ![]() | January 2009 | Similar age |
Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither offers Touch friendly screen |
Olympus E-520 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus E-520 offers physical measurements of 136mm x 92mm x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") and a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs) while the Olympus SP-565UZ has specifications of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") having a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).
Check the Olympus E-520 and Olympus SP-565UZ in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the E-520 against the SP-565UZ.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the E-520 and SP-565UZ is 68 and 72 respectively.

Olympus E-520 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing only by going over specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the E-520 and SP-565UZ.
All in all, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact MP albeit different sensor sizing. The E-520 offers the bigger sensor which will make obtaining shallow depth of field simpler.

Olympus E-520 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus E-520 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Specifications
Olympus E-520 | Olympus SP-565UZ | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus E-520 | Olympus SP-565UZ |
Class | Entry-Level DSLR | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2008-08-20 | 2009-01-15 |
Physical type | Compact SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 3 | 143 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 26-520mm (20.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/2.8-4.5 |
Macro focusing range | - | 1cm |
Available lenses | 45 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7" | 2.5" |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.46x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 1 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
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 | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest 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 |
Max video resolution | None | 640x480 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 552 grams (1.22 pounds) | 413 grams (0.91 pounds) |
Dimensions | 136 x 92 x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") | 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 55 | 30 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.4 | 18.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.4 | 10.1 |
DXO Low light rating | 548 | 68 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 650 pictures | - |
Type of battery | 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 | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $400 | $400 |