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Olympus E-P5 vs Olympus SP-565UZ

Portability
85
Imaging
53
Features
76
Overall
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Olympus PEN E-P5 front
 
Olympus SP-565UZ front
Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
32
Overall
32

Olympus E-P5 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Key Specs

Olympus E-P5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 420g - 122 x 69 x 37mm
  • Released October 2013
  • Old Model is Olympus E-P3
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
  • Released January 2009
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Olympus E-P5 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Overview

The following is a in-depth analysis of the Olympus E-P5 and Olympus SP-565UZ, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are produced by Olympus. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the E-P5 (16MP) and SP-565UZ (10MP) and the E-P5 (Four Thirds) and SP-565UZ (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The E-P5 was introduced 4 years after the SP-565UZ which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-P5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus SP-565UZ being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the E-P5 scores against the SP-565UZ in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-P5 over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 E-P5 SP-565UZ 
ReleasedOctober 2013January 2009Newer by 58 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1037k230kCrisper display (+807k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Olympus E-P5

 SP-565UZ E-P5 

Common features in the Olympus E-P5 and Olympus SP-565UZ

 E-P5 SP-565UZ 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Olympus E-P5 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-P5 has got physical measurements of 122mm x 69mm x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") with a weight of 420 grams (0.93 lbs) whilst 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).

Check the Olympus E-P5 and Olympus SP-565UZ in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the E-P5 compared to the SP-565UZ.

Olympus E-P5 vs Olympus SP-565UZ size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-P5 and SP-565UZ is 85 and 72 respectively.

Olympus E-P5 vs Olympus SP-565UZ top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-P5 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions just by looking at specs. The pic below may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-P5 and SP-565UZ.

As you can plainly see, both cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The E-P5 having a larger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Olympus E-P5 will resolve more detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images way more aggressively. The fresher E-P5 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus E-P5 vs Olympus SP-565UZ sensor size comparison

Olympus E-P5 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-P5 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-P5 Portrait photography features
Olympus SP-565UZ Portrait photography features
71
manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/320 seconds)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focus
delivers RAW files
39
you can focus manually
exports RAW files
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-P5 Street photography advice
Olympus SP-565UZ Street photography advice
78
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
supports touch to focus
above average high ISO (25,600)
heavier than competition in class (420 grams)
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-P5 Sports photography information
Olympus SP-565UZ Sports photography information
68
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
does not have phase detect auto focus
33
great zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-P5 Travel photography details
Olympus SP-565UZ Travel photography details
68
supports touch to focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
heavier than competition in class (420g)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
52
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
long zoom (520mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-P5 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus SP-565UZ Landscape photography highlights
79
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
above average high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
40
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-P5
Vlogging with Olympus SP-565UZ
33
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have mic socket
heavier than competition in class (420g)
24
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
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Olympus E-P5 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-P5 and Olympus SP-565UZ
 Olympus PEN E-P5Olympus SP-565UZ
General Information
Company Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus PEN E-P5 Olympus SP-565UZ
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-10-03 2009-01-15
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless 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 area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 25600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 35 143
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 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.5"
Screen resolution 1,037 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech 3:2 LCD capacitive touchscreen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 1 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 9.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m (ISO 100) 6.40 m (ISO 200)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync (1st or 2nd curtain), Manual (1/1 - 1/64) Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/320 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) 640 x 480 @ 30 fps/15 fps, 320 x 240 @ 30 fps/15 fps
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 420 grams (0.93 pounds) 413 grams (0.91 pounds)
Physical dimensions 122 x 69 x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 72 30
DXO Color Depth score 22.8 18.7
DXO Dynamic range score 12.4 10.1
DXO Low light score 895 68
Other
Battery life 330 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC xD Picture Card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
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