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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus SH-1

Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
32
Overall
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Olympus SP-565UZ front
 
Olympus Stylus SH-1 front
Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus SH-1 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
  • Launched January 2009
Olympus SH-1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
  • Released March 2014
  • Newer Model is Olympus SH-2
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus SH-1 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Olympus SP-565UZ versus Olympus SH-1, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are sold by Olympus. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and SH-1 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SP-565UZ was manufactured 6 years prior to the SH-1 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SP-565UZ grades against the SH-1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Olympus SH-1

 SP-565UZ SH-1 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Olympus SH-1 over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 SH-1 SP-565UZ 
ReleasedMarch 2014January 2009More modern by 63 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Olympus SH-1

 SP-565UZ SH-1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus SH-1 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-565UZ has outside measurements of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") along with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) while the Olympus SH-1 has dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Compare the Olympus SP-565UZ versus Olympus SH-1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the SP-565UZ versus the SH-1.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus SH-1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-565UZ and SH-1 is 72 and 88 respectively.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus SH-1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus SH-1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes just by checking out a spec sheet. The image below will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-565UZ and SH-1.

As you can see, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Olympus SH-1 to provide more detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged SP-565UZ will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus SH-1 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus SH-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus SH-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Portrait photography info
Olympus SH-1 Portrait photography info
39
has manual focus
supports RAW formats
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
37
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
no manual focus
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Street photography highlights
Olympus SH-1 Street photography highlights
56
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
64
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
boasts touch to focus
lighter than average (271g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Sports photography factors
Olympus SH-1 Sports photography factors
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incredible zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
51
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
offers tracking focus
good battery power (380 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
Travel photography with Olympus SH-1
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has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
great reach (520mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
74
good battery power (380 CIPA)
lighter than average (271 grams)
boasts touch to focus
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
Landscape photography with Olympus SH-1
40
has manual focus
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse mode
49
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
good battery power (380 per charge)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Vlogging details
Olympus SH-1 Vlogging details
24
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone support
37
decently wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes mic port
lighter than average (271 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus SH-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-565UZ and Olympus SH-1
 Olympus SP-565UZOlympus Stylus SH-1
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus SP-565UZ Olympus Stylus SH-1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-01-15 2014-03-31
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic VII
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 143 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-520mm (20.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 12.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.40 m (ISO 200) -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 @ 30 fps/15 fps, 320 x 240 @ 30 fps/15 fps 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format - H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 413 gr (0.91 lb) 271 gr (0.60 lb)
Physical dimensions 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7")
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 life - 380 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA LI-92B
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage media xD Picture Card, Internal SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $400 $349