Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus SZ-10
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus SZ-10 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-504mm (F3.1-4.4) lens
- 215g - 106 x 67 x 38mm
- Revealed February 2011
Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus SZ-10 Overview
The following is a in-depth review of the Olympus SP-565UZ and Olympus SZ-10, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are built by Olympus. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and SZ-10 (14MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe SP-565UZ was announced 3 years before the SZ-10 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SP-565UZ scores versus the SZ-10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus SZ-10 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-565UZ & Olympus SZ-10. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery & Olympus SZ-10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Olympus SZ-10
SP-565UZ | SZ-10 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial exact focus |
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-10 over the Olympus SP-565UZ
SZ-10 | SP-565UZ | |||
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Revealed | February 2011 | January 2009 | Newer by 25 months | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Olympus SZ-10
SP-565UZ | SZ-10 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Lacking Touch screen |
Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus SZ-10 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-565UZ enjoys exterior 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) and the Olympus SZ-10 has proportions of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus SP-565UZ and Olympus SZ-10 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the SP-565UZ versus the SZ-10.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-565UZ and SZ-10 is 72 and 90 respectively.
Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus SZ-10 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specifications. The picture below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-565UZ and SZ-10.
Plainly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Olympus SZ-10 to produce extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged SP-565UZ will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus SZ-10 Specifications
Olympus SP-565UZ | Olympus SZ-10 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus SP-565UZ | Olympus SZ-10 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2009-01-15 | 2011-02-08 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | TruePic III+ |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 143 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-520mm (20.0x) | 28-504mm (18.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-4.5 | f/3.1-4.4 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 1s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.40 m (ISO 200) | 7.10 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 @ 30 fps/15 fps, 320 x 240 @ 30 fps/15 fps | 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | - | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 413 gr (0.91 pounds) | 215 gr (0.47 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") | 106 x 67 x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 life | - | 220 photos |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 4 x AA | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (12 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | xD Picture Card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $400 | $300 |