Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus 7000
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus 7000 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
- Introduced January 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 50 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 37-260mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
- 172g - 96 x 56 x 25mm
- Launched January 2009
- Also referred to as mju 7000

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus 7000 Overview
Here, we will be matching up the Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus 7000, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are produced by Olympus. The image resolution of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and the 7000 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

The SP-565UZ was released about the same time to the 7000 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the SP-565UZ scores against the 7000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus 7000 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-565UZ & Olympus Stylus 7000. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery & Olympus 7000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Olympus 7000
SP-565UZ | 7000 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Olympus 7000 over the Olympus SP-565UZ
7000 | SP-565UZ | |||
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Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Olympus 7000
SP-565UZ | 7000 | |||
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Launched | January 2009 | ![]() | January 2009 | Similar age |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus 7000 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-565UZ features external dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) while the Olympus 7000 has measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs).
Check out the Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus 7000 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the SP-565UZ compared to the 7000.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-565UZ and 7000 is 72 and 94 respectively.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus 7000 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions just by going over a spec sheet. The picture below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-565UZ and 7000.
Clearly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Olympus 7000 to offer greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs way more aggressively.

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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus 7000 Specifications
Olympus SP-565UZ | Olympus Stylus 7000 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus SP-565UZ | Olympus Stylus 7000 |
Otherwise known as | - | mju 7000 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2009-01-15 | 2009-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3968 x 2976 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 50 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 143 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-520mm (20.0x) | 37-260mm (7.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-4.5 | f/3.5-5.3 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 2cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 1s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.40 m (ISO 200) | 4.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 @ 30 fps/15 fps, 320 x 240 @ 30 fps/15 fps | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video format | - | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 413g (0.91 pounds) | 172g (0.38 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") | 96 x 56 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 ID | 4 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (12 or 2 sec) | Yes (12 seconds) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | xD Picture Card, Internal | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $400 | $280 |