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Olympus E-PL9 vs Olympus SP-565UZ

Portability
85
Imaging
55
Features
78
Overall
64
Olympus PEN E-PL9 front
 
Olympus SP-565UZ front
Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
32
Overall
32

Olympus E-PL9 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Key Specs

Olympus E-PL9
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Boost to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 380g - 117 x 68 x 39mm
  • Revealed February 2018
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-PL8
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
  • Released January 2009
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Olympus E-PL9 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Olympus E-PL9 vs Olympus SP-565UZ, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are offered by Olympus. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the E-PL9 (16MP) and SP-565UZ (10MP) and the E-PL9 (Four Thirds) and SP-565UZ (1/2.3") use different sensor sizing.

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The E-PL9 was revealed 9 years after the SP-565UZ which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-PL9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus SP-565UZ being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the E-PL9 scores against the SP-565UZ in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL9 over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 E-PL9 SP-565UZ 
ReleasedFebruary 2018January 2009Newer by 111 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Olympus E-PL9

 SP-565UZ E-PL9 

Common features in the Olympus E-PL9 and Olympus SP-565UZ

 E-PL9 SP-565UZ 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Olympus E-PL9 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-PL9 enjoys outside measurements of 117mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 380 grams (0.84 lbs) and the Olympus SP-565UZ has dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") having a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-PL9 vs Olympus SP-565UZ in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the E-PL9 against the SP-565UZ.

Olympus E-PL9 vs Olympus SP-565UZ size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the E-PL9 and SP-565UZ is 85 and 72 respectively.

Olympus E-PL9 vs Olympus SP-565UZ top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-PL9 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by looking through technical specs. The image underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL9 and SP-565UZ.

As you can tell, each of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E-PL9 having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Olympus E-PL9 will result in greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The younger E-PL9 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus E-PL9 vs Olympus SP-565UZ sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PL9 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PL9 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-PL9 Portrait photography factors
Olympus SP-565UZ Portrait photography factors
73
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detect focus
supports RAW files
39
has manual focus
supports RAW formats
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-PL9
Street photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
84
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
has focus via touch
56
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-PL9
Sports photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
69
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
no phase detect auto focus
33
incredible zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-PL9 Travel photography advice
Olympus SP-565UZ Travel photography advice
77
supports bluetooth
has focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen isn't selfie friendly
52
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
very long reach (520mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low resolution (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-PL9
Landscape photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
80
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
40
has manual focus
quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-PL9
Vlogging with Olympus SP-565UZ
35
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone jack
24
quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
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Olympus E-PL9 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PL9 and Olympus SP-565UZ
 Olympus PEN E-PL9Olympus SP-565UZ
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus PEN E-PL9 Olympus SP-565UZ
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2018-02-08 2009-01-15
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VIII -
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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Max enhanced ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 200 64
RAW support
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 121 143
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 26-520mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.8-4.5
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Amount of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.5"
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 1s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter speed 8.6 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.60 m (at ISO 200) 6.40 m (ISO 200)
Flash options Auto, manual, redeye reduction, slow sync w/redeye reduction, slow sync , slow sync 2nd-curtain, fill-in, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 640 x 480 @ 30 fps/15 fps, 320 x 240 @ 30 fps/15 fps
Max video resolution 3840x2160 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 380 grams (0.84 lbs) 413 grams (0.91 lbs)
Dimensions 117 x 68 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") 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 life 350 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) xD Picture Card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $599 $400