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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus SH-2

Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
32
Overall
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Olympus SP-565UZ front
 
Olympus Stylus SH-2 front
Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus SH-2 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 SH-2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
  • Announced March 2015
  • Superseded the Olympus SH-1
  • Renewed by Olympus SH-3
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus SH-2 Overview

Below is a detailed comparison of the Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus SH-2, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both manufactured by Olympus. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and SH-2 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SP-565UZ was unveiled 7 years earlier than the SH-2 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SP-565UZ matches up vs the SH-2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Olympus SH-2

 SP-565UZ SH-2 
Manual focus More exact focus

Reasons to pick Olympus SH-2 over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 SH-2 SP-565UZ 
AnnouncedMarch 2015January 2009More recent by 74 months
Screen sizing3"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-2

 SP-565UZ SH-2 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus SH-2 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to 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") having a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) while the Olympus SH-2 has measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SP-565UZ compared to the SH-2.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus SH-2 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SP-565UZ and SH-2 is 72 and 88 respectively.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus SH-2 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus SH-2 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements only by checking out a spec sheet. The visual underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-565UZ and SH-2.

As you can see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Olympus SH-2 to provide greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older SP-565UZ will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus SH-2 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus SH-2 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus SH-2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SH-2 as a Portrait photography camera
39
has manual focus
exports RAW formats
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
44
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ as a Street photography camera
Olympus SH-2 as a Street photography camera
56
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
70
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
provides touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (271 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Sports photography information
Olympus SH-2 Sports photography information
33
amazing zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
51
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
good battery life (380 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Travel photography highlights
Olympus SH-2 Travel photography highlights
52
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
long reach (520mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
74
good battery life (380 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (271g)
provides touch to focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Landscape photography highlights
Olympus SH-2 Landscape photography highlights
40
has manual focus
reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse mode
55
really wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (380 per charge)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Vlogging advice
Olympus SH-2 Vlogging advice
24
reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic support
35
really wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (271g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no mic port
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus SH-2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-565UZ and Olympus SH-2
 Olympus SP-565UZOlympus Stylus SH-2
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus SP-565UZ Olympus Stylus SH-2
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-01-15 2015-03-11
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 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 143 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-520mm (20.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 11.5 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.40 m (ISO 200) 8.30 m (at ISO 3200)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off
External flash
AEB
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 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 413 grams (0.91 pounds) 271 grams (0.60 pounds)
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 Overall 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 images
Type 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 shooting
Type of storage xD Picture Card, Internal SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $400 $399