Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus SZ-15
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus SZ-15 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
- Revealed January 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 250g - 108 x 70 x 40mm
- Launched June 2013
Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus SZ-15 Overview
Lets look closer at the Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus SZ-15, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are designed by Olympus. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and SZ-15 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe SP-565UZ was brought out 5 years before the SZ-15 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the SP-565UZ scores versus the SZ-15 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus SZ-15 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-565UZ and Olympus SZ-15. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery and Olympus SZ-15 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Olympus SZ-15
SP-565UZ | SZ-15 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-15 over the Olympus SP-565UZ
SZ-15 | SP-565UZ | |||
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Launched | June 2013 | January 2009 | More recent by 53 months | |
Display size | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Olympus SZ-15
SP-565UZ | SZ-15 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial exact focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither contains Touch display |
Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus SZ-15 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-565UZ has got exterior dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") and a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) whilst the Olympus SZ-15 has dimensions of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).
Examine the Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus SZ-15 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the SP-565UZ versus the SZ-15.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-565UZ and SZ-15 is 72 and 88 respectively.
Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus SZ-15 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements just by checking out specifications. The photograph underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-565UZ and SZ-15.
Plainly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Olympus SZ-15 to show extra detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older SP-565UZ will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus SZ-15 Specifications
Olympus SP-565UZ | Olympus SZ-15 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Olympus |
Model | Olympus SP-565UZ | Olympus SZ-15 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2009-01-15 | 2013-06-21 |
Physical type | 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 area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 143 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-520mm (20.0x) | 23-483mm (21.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-4.5 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.5" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | - | LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 1 seconds | 8 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 6.40 m (ISO 200) | 3.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 @ 30 fps/15 fps, 320 x 240 @ 30 fps/15 fps | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | - | AVI MPEG4, Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 413 grams (0.91 lbs) | 250 grams (0.55 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") | 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" 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 model | 4 x AA | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes (12 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | xD Picture Card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $400 | $200 |