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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus SZ-10

Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
32
Overall
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Olympus SP-565UZ front
 
Olympus SZ-10 front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
36
Overall
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus SZ-10 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
  • Released January 2009
Olympus SZ-10
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Olympus SZ-10

 SP-565UZ SZ-10 
Manually focus Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-10 over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 SZ-10 SP-565UZ 
RevealedFebruary 2011January 2009Newer by 25 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Olympus SZ-10

 SP-565UZ SZ-10 
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus SZ-10 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus SZ-10 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus SZ-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus SZ-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
Portrait photography with Olympus SZ-10
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you can focus manually
exports RAW formats
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
33
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Street photography information
Olympus SZ-10 Street photography information
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has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (215g)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Sports photography information
Olympus SZ-10 Sports photography information
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great zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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amazing zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (220 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Travel photography information
Olympus SZ-10 Travel photography information
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has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
great reach (520mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than competition in class (215g)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
long reach (504mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
terrible battery pack (220 per charge)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Landscape photography info
Olympus SZ-10 Landscape photography info
40
you can focus manually
quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5")
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse function
40
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
terrible battery pack (220 shots)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Vlogging factors
Olympus SZ-10 Vlogging factors
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quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
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fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic support
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus SZ-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-565UZ and Olympus SZ-10
 Olympus SP-565UZOlympus SZ-10
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