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Olympus E-M5 vs Olympus SP-565UZ

Portability
81
Imaging
52
Features
70
Overall
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Olympus OM-D E-M5 front
 
Olympus SP-565UZ front
Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
32
Overall
32

Olympus E-M5 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Key Specs

Olympus E-M5
(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
  • 425g - 122 x 89 x 43mm
  • Released April 2012
  • Newer Model is Olympus E-M5 II
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
  • Introduced January 2009
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Olympus E-M5 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Overview

The following is a in-depth overview of the Olympus E-M5 and Olympus SP-565UZ, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are produced by Olympus. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the E-M5 (16MP) and SP-565UZ (10MP) and the E-M5 (Four Thirds) and SP-565UZ (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-M5 was unveiled 3 years after the SP-565UZ which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus SP-565UZ being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the E-M5 grades vs the SP-565UZ in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M5 over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 E-M5 SP-565UZ 
IntroducedApril 2012January 2009Newer by 41 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution610k230kClearer display (+380k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Olympus E-M5

 SP-565UZ E-M5 

Common features in the Olympus E-M5 and Olympus SP-565UZ

 E-M5 SP-565UZ 
Manually focus More precise focus
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Olympus E-M5 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus E-M5 has got outside dimensions of 122mm x 89mm x 43mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 425 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-565UZ has specifications of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-M5 and Olympus SP-565UZ in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the E-M5 against the SP-565UZ.

Olympus E-M5 vs Olympus SP-565UZ size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M5 and SP-565UZ is 81 and 72 respectively.

Olympus E-M5 vs Olympus SP-565UZ top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M5 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions purely by going over a spec sheet. The pic below might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M5 and SP-565UZ.

Clearly, both of those cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E-M5 having a larger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Olympus E-M5 will offer extra detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The more modern E-M5 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus E-M5 vs Olympus SP-565UZ sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M5 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M5 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M5 Portrait photography details
Olympus SP-565UZ Portrait photography details
71
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focusing
supports RAW files
39
manual focus
saves RAW formats
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M5 Street photography details
Olympus SP-565UZ Street photography details
82
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
comes with focus by touch
weather proofing
above average ISO range (25,600)
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M5 Sports photography highlights
Olympus SP-565UZ Sports photography highlights
67
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
weather proofing
has no phase detect AF
33
incredible zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M5 Travel photography info
Olympus SP-565UZ Travel photography info
66
weather proofing
comes with focus by touch
good MP (16 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
52
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
very long reach (520mm)
missing Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M5 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SP-565UZ as a Landscape photography camera
73
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
does not have Timelapse recording
40
manual focus
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5")
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M5 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus SP-565UZ as a Vlogging camera
34
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have microphone socket
24
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone port
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Olympus E-M5 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M5 and Olympus SP-565UZ
 Olympus OM-D E-M5Olympus SP-565UZ
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M5 Olympus SP-565UZ
Type Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-04-30 2009-01-15
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VI -
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 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 25600 6400
Lowest native ISO 200 64
RAW format
Lowest boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 35 143
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 26-520mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.8-4.5
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Total lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.5"
Screen resolution 610k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech Touch control in electrostatic capacitance type OLED monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 1,440k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.58x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 1s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 9.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 6.40 m (ISO 200)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync (2), Manual (3 levels) Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 @ 30 fps/15 fps, 320 x 240 @ 30 fps/15 fps
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 425g (0.94 lb) 413g (0.91 lb)
Physical dimensions 122 x 89 x 43mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.7") 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 71 30
DXO Color Depth rating 22.8 18.7
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.3 10.1
DXO Low light rating 826 68
Other
Battery life 360 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID BLN-1 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC xD Picture Card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $799 $400