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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus SP-810 UZ

Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
32
Overall
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Olympus SP-565UZ front
 
Olympus SP-810 UZ front
Portability
78
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Key Specs

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
  • Revealed January 2009
Olympus SP-810 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-864mm (F2.9-5.7) lens
  • 413g - 106 x 76 x 74mm
  • Announced July 2011
  • Replaced the Olympus SP-800 UZ
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Olympus SP-565UZ and Olympus SP-810 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both manufactured by Olympus. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and SP-810 UZ (14MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SP-565UZ was released 3 years earlier than the SP-810 UZ and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-565UZ being a Compact camera and the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SP-565UZ scores versus the SP-810 UZ in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Olympus SP-810 UZ

 SP-565UZ SP-810 UZ 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-810 UZ over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 SP-810 UZ SP-565UZ 
AnnouncedJuly 2011January 2009More recent by 30 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Olympus SP-810 UZ

 SP-565UZ SP-810 UZ 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-565UZ provides outside measurements of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") having a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) while the Olympus SP-810 UZ has dimensions of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") and a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SP-565UZ and Olympus SP-810 UZ in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the SP-565UZ compared to the SP-810 UZ.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus SP-810 UZ size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-565UZ and SP-810 UZ is 72 and 78 respectively.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus SP-810 UZ top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements just by going over technical specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-565UZ and SP-810 UZ.

As you have seen, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Olympus SP-810 UZ to offer extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The older SP-565UZ is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus SP-810 UZ sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Portrait photography highlights
Olympus SP-810 UZ Portrait photography highlights
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manual focus
saves RAW formats
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
33
MP count decent (14MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
Street photography with Olympus SP-810 UZ
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image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
50
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Sports photography factors
Olympus SP-810 UZ Sports photography factors
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incredible zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
40
incredible zoom range (24-864mm 36.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200s)
slow continuous shooting (0.7 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ as a Travel photography camera
Olympus SP-810 UZ as a Travel photography camera
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built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
great reach (520mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low resolution (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
great reach (864mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
Landscape photography with Olympus SP-810 UZ
40
manual focus
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5")
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse mode
40
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Vlogging highlights
Olympus SP-810 UZ Vlogging highlights
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relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
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really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-565UZ and Olympus SP-810 UZ
 Olympus SP-565UZOlympus SP-810 UZ
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus SP-565UZ Olympus SP-810 UZ
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-01-15 2011-07-27
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 143 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-520mm (20.0x) 24-864mm (36.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/2.9-5.7
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1 seconds 1/4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1200 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 0.7fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.40 m (ISO 200) 6.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 @ 30 fps/15 fps, 320 x 240 @ 30 fps/15 fps 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format - MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
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") 106 x 76 x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 30 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 18.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.1 not tested
DXO Low light rating 68 not tested
Other
Battery ID 4 x AA Li-50B
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage xD Picture Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $400 $280