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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus SP-590 UZ

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Features
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Olympus SP-565UZ front
 
Olympus SP-590 UZ front
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Key Specs

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
  • Launched January 2009
Olympus SP-590 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 413g - 116 x 84 x 81mm
  • Announced January 2009
  • New Model is Olympus SP-600 UZ
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Olympus SP-565UZ and Olympus SP-590 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both offered by Olympus. The image resolution of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and the SP-590 UZ (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SP-565UZ was unveiled around the same time to the SP-590 UZ and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-565UZ being a Compact camera and the Olympus SP-590 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a brief view of how the SP-565UZ grades against the SP-590 UZ with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Olympus SP-590 UZ

 SP-565UZ SP-590 UZ 

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-590 UZ over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 SP-590 UZ SP-565UZ 
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Olympus SP-590 UZ

 SP-565UZ SP-590 UZ 
AnnouncedJanuary 2009January 2009Similar generation
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus SP-565UZ features outside 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) whilst the Olympus SP-590 UZ has specifications of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") having a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SP-565UZ and Olympus SP-590 UZ in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the SP-565UZ versus the SP-590 UZ.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus SP-590 UZ size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-565UZ and SP-590 UZ is 72 and 72 respectively.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus SP-590 UZ top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading through specifications. The visual below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-565UZ and SP-590 UZ.

To sum up, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Olympus SP-590 UZ to give you greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus SP-590 UZ sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Portrait photography information
Olympus SP-590 UZ Portrait photography information
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has manual focus
saves RAW files
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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has manual focus
saves RAW files
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Street photography advice
Olympus SP-590 UZ Street photography advice
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image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Sports photography info
Olympus SP-590 UZ Sports photography info
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amazing zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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amazing zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
max frames per second very slow (6.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ as a Travel photography camera
Olympus SP-590 UZ as a Travel photography camera
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has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
very long zoom (520mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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environment proofing
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
very long zoom (676mm)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Landscape photography advice
Olympus SP-590 UZ Landscape photography advice
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has manual focus
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse mode
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has manual focus
decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ as a Vlogging camera
Olympus SP-590 UZ as a Vlogging camera
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rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone port
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decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic port
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-565UZ and Olympus SP-590 UZ
 Olympus SP-565UZOlympus SP-590 UZ
General Information
Company Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus SP-565UZ Olympus SP-590 UZ
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-01-15 2009-01-07
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 143 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-520mm (20.0x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1s 15s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.40 m (ISO 200) 8.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 @ 30 fps/15 fps, 320 x 240 @ 30 fps/15 fps 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 413 grams (0.91 lbs) 413 grams (0.91 lbs)
Physical dimensions 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 30 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 18.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.1 not tested
DXO Low light score 68 not tested
Other
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media xD Picture Card, Internal xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $400 $249