Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus SZ-12
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![Olympus SP-565UZ front Olympus SP-565UZ front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-SP-565UZ/Olympus-SP-565UZ-front.jpg)
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus SZ-12 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced January 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
- Announced January 2012
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus SZ-12 Overview
Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Olympus SP-565UZ and Olympus SZ-12, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both produced by Olympus. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and SZ-12 (14MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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The SP-565UZ was unveiled 4 years earlier than the SZ-12 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SP-565UZ scores against the SZ-12 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus SZ-12 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-565UZ and Olympus SZ-12. The full galleries are available at Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery and Olympus SZ-12 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Olympus SZ-12
SP-565UZ | SZ-12 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-12 over the Olympus SP-565UZ
SZ-12 | SP-565UZ | |||
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Announced | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 36 months |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Olympus SZ-12
SP-565UZ | SZ-12 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither contains Touch friendly screen |
Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus SZ-12 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-565UZ has got external measurements of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") having a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-12 has proportions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).
Compare the Olympus SP-565UZ and Olympus SZ-12 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the SP-565UZ vs the SZ-12.
![Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus SZ-12 size comparison Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus SZ-12 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-SP-565UZ-vs-Olympus-SZ-12-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-565UZ and SZ-12 is 72 and 89 respectively.
![Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus SZ-12 top view buttons comparison Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus SZ-12 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-SP-565UZ-vs-Olympus-SZ-12-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus SZ-12 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes just by checking out a spec sheet. The pic here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-565UZ and SZ-12.
As you can see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Olympus SZ-12 to produce more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged SP-565UZ will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
![Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus SZ-12 sensor size comparison Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus SZ-12 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-SP-565UZ-vs-Olympus-SZ-12-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus SZ-12 Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus SZ-12 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus SZ-12 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-SP-565UZ-vs-Olympus-SZ-12-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus SZ-12 Specifications
Olympus SP-565UZ | Olympus SZ-12 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Olympus |
Model | Olympus SP-565UZ | Olympus SZ-12 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2009-01-15 | 2012-01-10 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 143 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-520mm (20.0x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-4.5 | f/3.0-6.9 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.5 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 1 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1700 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 6.40 m (ISO 200) | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone 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 gr (0.91 lb) | 226 gr (0.50 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") | 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") |
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 life | - | 220 shots |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 4 x AA | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (12 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | xD Picture Card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $400 | $350 |