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Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus SP-565UZ

Portability
54
Imaging
61
Features
93
Overall
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Olympus OM-D E-M1X front
 
Olympus SP-565UZ front
Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
32
Overall
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Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus SP-565UZ Key Specs

Olympus E-M1X
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 997g - 144 x 147 x 75mm
  • Announced January 2019
  • Superseded the Olympus E-M1 II
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-M1X vs Olympus SP-565UZ Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Olympus E-M1X versus Olympus SP-565UZ, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are produced by Olympus. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the E-M1X (20MP) and SP-565UZ (10MP) and the E-M1X (Four Thirds) and SP-565UZ (1/2.3") posses different sensor dimensions.

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The E-M1X was revealed 10 years after the SP-565UZ which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M1X being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus SP-565UZ being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summation of how the E-M1X scores against the SP-565UZ in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1X over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 E-M1X SP-565UZ 
AnnouncedJanuary 2019January 2009Newer by 123 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1037k230kSharper screen (+807k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Olympus E-M1X

 SP-565UZ E-M1X 

Common features in the Olympus E-M1X and Olympus SP-565UZ

 E-M1X SP-565UZ 
Manual focus Very precise focus

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus SP-565UZ Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M1X has got outer measurements of 144mm x 147mm x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") having a weight of 997 grams (2.20 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 E-M1X versus Olympus SP-565UZ in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the E-M1X and the SP-565UZ.

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus SP-565UZ size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M1X and SP-565UZ is 54 and 72 respectively.

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus SP-565UZ top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus SP-565UZ Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions simply by researching a spec sheet. The picture here may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M1X and SP-565UZ.

As you can see, both of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The E-M1X with its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Olympus E-M1X will provide you with greater detail because of its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The fresher E-M1X should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus SP-565UZ sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus SP-565UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus SP-565UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Portrait photography info
Olympus SP-565UZ Portrait photography info
76
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
39
you can focus manually
exports RAW formats
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Street photography highlights
Olympus SP-565UZ Street photography highlights
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screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
supports touch to focus
weather proofing
very good high ISO (25,600)
heavier than average (997 grams)
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-M1X
Sports photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
80
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (60.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
weather proofing
great battery pack (870 shots)
supports phase detect autofocus
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incredible zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Travel photography highlights
Olympus SP-565UZ Travel photography highlights
68
great battery pack (870 per charge)
weather proofing
has bluetooth
supports touch to focus
good megapixels (20MP)
selfie friendly screen
heavier than average (997 grams)
52
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
long reach (520mm)
missing Time Lapse function
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-M1X
Landscape photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
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you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
very good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
great battery pack (870 CIPA)
has double storage slots
40
you can focus manually
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Vlogging information
Olympus SP-565UZ Vlogging information
68
selfie friendly screen
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect autofocus
great video quality (4096 x 2160 resolution)
comes with mic port
heavier than average (997 grams)
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really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic jack
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Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus SP-565UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1X and Olympus SP-565UZ
 Olympus OM-D E-M1XOlympus SP-565UZ
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M1X Olympus SP-565UZ
Class Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2019-01-24 2009-01-15
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Dual TruePic VIII -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.4 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 226.2mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 25600 6400
Min native ISO 200 64
RAW files
Min boosted ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 121 143
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 distance - 1cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 1,037k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 1s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Highest silent shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shooting speed 60.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 6.40 m (ISO 200)
Flash settings Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain), manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 640 x 480 @ 30 fps/15 fps, 320 x 240 @ 30 fps/15 fps
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (USB-PD allows charging by laptop or external power bank) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 997 gr (2.20 lb) 413 gr (0.91 lb)
Physical dimensions 144 x 147 x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") 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 life 870 images -
Battery format Built-in -
Battery ID - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media - xD Picture Card, Internal
Storage slots Two Single
Pricing at launch $2,999 $400