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Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus SP-565UZ

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Olympus FE-4000 front
 
Olympus SP-565UZ front
Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
32
Overall
32

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Key Specs

Olympus FE-4000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 136g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Introduced July 2009
  • Additionally Known as X-925
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
  • Launched January 2009
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Overview

In this write-up, we are matching up the Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus SP-565UZ, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are offered by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the FE-4000 (12MP) and the SP-565UZ (10MP) is fairly similar and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The FE-4000 was announced 7 months later than the SP-565UZ so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief summation of how the FE-4000 scores against the SP-565UZ in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 FE-4000 SP-565UZ 
LaunchedJuly 2009January 2009More recent by 7 months
Display sizing2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Olympus FE-4000

 SP-565UZ FE-4000 
Focus manually More accurate focus

Common features in the Olympus FE-4000 and Olympus SP-565UZ

 FE-4000 SP-565UZ 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-4000 offers external dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Olympus SP-565UZ has dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") along with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus SP-565UZ in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the FE-4000 versus the SP-565UZ.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus SP-565UZ size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-4000 and SP-565UZ is 95 and 72 respectively.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus SP-565UZ top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading specs. The photograph here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-4000 and SP-565UZ.

All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Olympus FE-4000 to offer more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images far more aggressively. The younger FE-4000 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus SP-565UZ sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Portrait photography details
Olympus SP-565UZ Portrait photography details
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
39
manual focus
supports RAW formats
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Street photography highlights
Olympus SP-565UZ Street photography highlights
55
lighter than others (136g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
56
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus FE-4000
Sports photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
17
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
33
great zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Travel photography details
Olympus SP-565UZ Travel photography details
62
lighter than others (136g)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
52
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
long reach (520mm)
missing Timelapse function
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus FE-4000
Landscape photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
28
really wide (26mm)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
40
manual focus
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5")
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Vlogging information
Olympus SP-565UZ Vlogging information
28
really wide (26mm)
lighter than others (136 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
24
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone support
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-4000 and Olympus SP-565UZ
 Olympus FE-4000Olympus SP-565UZ
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus FE-4000 Olympus SP-565UZ
Also referred to as X-925 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-07-22 2009-01-15
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 143
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-105mm (4.0x) 26-520mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/2.8-4.5
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 1s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 6.40 m (ISO 200)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 640 x 480 @ 30 fps/15 fps, 320 x 240 @ 30 fps/15 fps
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG -
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 136 gr (0.30 lb) 413 gr (0.91 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 (12 seconds) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal xD Picture Card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $130 $400