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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus 7010

Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
32
Overall
32
Olympus SP-565UZ front
 
Olympus Stylus 7010 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
18
Overall
28

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus 7010 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 7010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 145g - 98 x 56 x 26mm
  • Revealed July 2009
  • Additionally referred to as mju 7010
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus 7010 Overview

The following is a in depth comparison of the Olympus SP-565UZ and Olympus 7010, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both built by Olympus. The resolution of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and the 7010 (12MP) is pretty comparable and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SP-565UZ was manufactured 6 months prior to the 7010 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the SP-565UZ scores vs the 7010 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Olympus 7010

 SP-565UZ 7010 
Manually focus Very precise focusing

Reasons to pick Olympus 7010 over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 7010 SP-565UZ 
Screen sizing2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Olympus 7010

 SP-565UZ 7010 
RevealedJanuary 2009July 2009Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus 7010 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-565UZ comes with external measurements of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) and the Olympus 7010 has sizing of 98mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

Compare the Olympus SP-565UZ and Olympus 7010 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 differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the SP-565UZ and the 7010.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus 7010 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-565UZ and 7010 is 72 and 94 respectively.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus 7010 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus 7010 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specs. The picture underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-565UZ and 7010.

All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Olympus 7010 to show extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots far more aggressively.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus 7010 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus 7010 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus 7010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus 7010 as a Portrait photography camera
39
manual focus
saves RAW formats
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
21
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Street photography highlights
Olympus 7010 Street photography highlights
56
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Sports photography factors
Olympus 7010 Sports photography factors
33
incredible zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
Travel photography with Olympus 7010
52
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
very long reach (520mm)
lack of Timelapse function
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
57
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low resolution (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Landscape photography info
Olympus 7010 Landscape photography info
40
manual focus
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inch)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse function
32
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Vlogging highlights
Olympus 7010 Vlogging highlights
24
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
28
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus 7010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-565UZ and Olympus 7010
 Olympus SP-565UZOlympus Stylus 7010
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus SP-565UZ Olympus Stylus 7010
Otherwise known as - mju 7010
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-01-15 2009-07-22
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic III
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 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 64 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 143 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-520mm (20.0x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.40 m (ISO 200) 5.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format - Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 413g (0.91 lbs) 145g (0.32 lbs)
Dimensions 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") 98 x 56 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 ID 4 x AA LI-42B
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage type xD Picture Card, Internal xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $400 $200