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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus SZ-15

Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
32
Overall
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Olympus SP-565UZ front
 
Olympus SZ-15 front
Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus SZ-15 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 SZ-15
(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
Photography Glossary

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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Olympus SZ-15

 SP-565UZ SZ-15 

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-15 over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 SZ-15 SP-565UZ 
LaunchedJune 2013January 2009More recent by 53 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Olympus SZ-15

 SP-565UZ SZ-15 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus SZ-15 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus SZ-15 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus SZ-15 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus SZ-15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Portrait photography advice
Olympus SZ-15 Portrait photography advice
39
you can focus manually
exports RAW files
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
44
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Street photography advice
Olympus SZ-15 Street photography advice
56
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (250g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
Sports photography with Olympus SZ-15
33
amazing zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
53
excellent zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ as a Travel photography camera
Olympus SZ-15 as a Travel photography camera
52
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
long zoom (520mm)
missing Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than competitors in class (250 grams)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (23mm)
very long zoom (483mm)
no Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Landscape photography highlights
Olympus SZ-15 Landscape photography highlights
40
you can focus manually
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5")
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse function
49
manual focus
rather wide (23mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Vlogging advice
Olympus SZ-15 Vlogging advice
24
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic socket
34
rather wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (250 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone support
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus SZ-15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-565UZ and Olympus SZ-15
 Olympus SP-565UZOlympus SZ-15
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