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Olympus E-520 vs Olympus SP-565UZ

Portability
68
Imaging
45
Features
45
Overall
45
Olympus E-520 front
 
Olympus SP-565UZ front
Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
32
Overall
32

Olympus E-520 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Key Specs

Olympus E-520
(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  • Superseded the Olympus E-510
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
  • Launched January 2009
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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.

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-520 over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 E-520 SP-565UZ 
Screen sizing2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Olympus E-520

 SP-565UZ E-520 

Common features in the Olympus E-520 and Olympus SP-565UZ

 E-520 SP-565UZ 
LaunchedAugust 2008January 2009Similar age
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus E-520 vs Olympus SP-565UZ size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

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

Olympus E-520 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-520 Portrait photography info
Olympus SP-565UZ Portrait photography info
59
manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
39
has manual focus
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-520 Street photography details
Olympus SP-565UZ Street photography details
65
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-520 Sports photography details
Olympus SP-565UZ Sports photography details
55
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
better than average battery pack (650 per charge)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
33
excellent zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-520 Travel photography information
Olympus SP-565UZ Travel photography information
52
better than average battery pack (650 CIPA)
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
52
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
very long reach (520mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-520
Landscape photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
58
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (650 CIPA)
tiny screen (2.7")
low resolution sensor (10MP)
no Timelapse recording
40
has manual focus
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inch)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-520 Vlogging features
Olympus SP-565UZ Vlogging features
9
no video
24
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
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Olympus E-520 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-520 and Olympus SP-565UZ
 Olympus E-520Olympus SP-565UZ
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