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Olympus E-M10 II vs Olympus SP-565UZ

Portability
82
Imaging
54
Features
77
Overall
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Olympus OM-D E-M10 II front
 
Olympus SP-565UZ front
Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
32
Overall
32

Olympus E-M10 II vs Olympus SP-565UZ Key Specs

Olympus E-M10 II
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 390g - 120 x 83 x 47mm
  • Released August 2015
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-M10
  • Successor is Olympus E-M10 III
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
  • Announced January 2009
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Olympus E-M10 II vs Olympus SP-565UZ Overview

The following is a in depth assessment of the Olympus E-M10 II and Olympus SP-565UZ, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are created by Olympus. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the E-M10 II (16MP) and SP-565UZ (10MP) and the E-M10 II (Four Thirds) and SP-565UZ (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-M10 II was manufactured 6 years after the SP-565UZ which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M10 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus SP-565UZ being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the E-M10 II grades against the SP-565UZ with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 II over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 E-M10 II SP-565UZ 
AnnouncedAugust 2015January 2009Newer by 81 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Olympus E-M10 II

 SP-565UZ E-M10 II 

Common features in the Olympus E-M10 II and Olympus SP-565UZ

 E-M10 II SP-565UZ 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Olympus E-M10 II vs Olympus SP-565UZ Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M10 II features outside measurements of 120mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 1.9") and a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-565UZ has measurements of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-M10 II and Olympus SP-565UZ in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the E-M10 II against the SP-565UZ.

Olympus E-M10 II vs Olympus SP-565UZ size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-M10 II and SP-565UZ is 82 and 72 respectively.

Olympus E-M10 II vs Olympus SP-565UZ top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M10 II vs Olympus SP-565UZ Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions just by checking out specs. The pic below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M10 II and SP-565UZ.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E-M10 II because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Olympus E-M10 II will produce more detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The younger E-M10 II will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus E-M10 II vs Olympus SP-565UZ sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M10 II vs Olympus SP-565UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M10 II vs Olympus SP-565UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M10 II Portrait photography highlights
Olympus SP-565UZ Portrait photography highlights
72
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
39
you can focus manually
saves RAW files
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M10 II Street photography factors
Olympus SP-565UZ Street photography factors
83
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
includes focus by touch
good high ISO (25,600)
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M10 II Sports photography info
Olympus SP-565UZ Sports photography info
67
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
has no phase detect autofocus
33
long zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-M10 II
Travel photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
73
includes focus by touch
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
display isn't selfie friendly
52
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
long zoom (520mm)
missing Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M10 II Landscape photography details
Olympus SP-565UZ Landscape photography details
79
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
40
you can focus manually
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inch)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse mode
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M10 II as a Vlogging camera
Olympus SP-565UZ as a Vlogging camera
35
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone jack
24
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone support
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Olympus E-M10 II vs Olympus SP-565UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M10 II and Olympus SP-565UZ
 Olympus OM-D E-M10 IIOlympus SP-565UZ
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus OM-D E-M10 II Olympus SP-565UZ
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2015-08-25 2009-01-15
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VII -
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 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 25600 6400
Min native ISO 200 64
RAW files
Min boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 81 143
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 26-520mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.8-4.5
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Available lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.5"
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 1s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.80 m (ISO 100) 6.40 m (ISO 200)
Flash options Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, flash off, 1st-curtain slow sync w/redeye, 1st-curtain slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p/30p/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p/24p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 @ 30 fps/15 fps, 320 x 240 @ 30 fps/15 fps
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 390 grams (0.86 lbs) 413 grams (0.91 lbs)
Dimensions 120 x 83 x 47mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 1.9") 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 73 30
DXO Color Depth score 23.1 18.7
DXO Dynamic range score 12.5 10.1
DXO Low light score 842 68
Other
Battery life 320 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model BLS-50 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (12 sec., 2 sec, custom) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC xD Picture Card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $499 $400