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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus 7030

Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
32
Overall
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Olympus SP-565UZ front
 
Olympus Stylus 7030 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
27
Overall
32

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus 7030 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
  • Released January 2009
Olympus 7030
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 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
  • 140g - 93 x 56 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as mju 7030
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus 7030 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Olympus SP-565UZ and Olympus 7030, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are created by Olympus. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and 7030 (14MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SP-565UZ was introduced 11 months earlier than the 7030 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SP-565UZ scores versus the 7030 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Olympus 7030

 SP-565UZ 7030 
Focus manually More exact focus

Reasons to pick Olympus 7030 over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 7030 SP-565UZ 
RevealedJanuary 2010January 2009Newer by 11 months
Screen dimension2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Olympus 7030

 SP-565UZ 7030 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus 7030 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-565UZ offers outside 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 7030 has dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SP-565UZ and Olympus 7030 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the SP-565UZ vs the 7030.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus 7030 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-565UZ and 7030 is 72 and 95 respectively.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus 7030 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus 7030 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions purely by researching specifications. The picture below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-565UZ and 7030.

To sum up, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Olympus 7030 to render extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SP-565UZ will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus 7030 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus 7030 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus 7030 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Portrait photography advice
Olympus 7030 Portrait photography advice
39
you can focus manually
exports RAW files
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Street photography features
Olympus 7030 Street photography features
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Sports photography advice
Olympus 7030 Sports photography advice
33
long zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
39
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
Travel photography with Olympus 7030
52
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
long zoom (520mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low resolution (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Landscape photography advice
Olympus 7030 Landscape photography advice
40
you can focus manually
decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5")
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse recording
37
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Vlogging details
Olympus 7030 Vlogging details
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decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
29
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone jack
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus 7030 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-565UZ and Olympus 7030
 Olympus SP-565UZOlympus Stylus 7030
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus SP-565UZ Olympus Stylus 7030
Other name - mju 7030
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-01-15 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9 and 4:3
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 64 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
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 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-520mm (20.0x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.40 m (ISO 200) 5.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
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 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 413g (0.91 pounds) 140g (0.31 pounds)
Dimensions 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") 93 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 -
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage xD Picture Card, Internal SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $400 $179