Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus SP-820UZ
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus SP-820UZ 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
- Announced January 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 22-896mm (F3.4-5.7) lens
- 485g - 117 x 78 x 93mm
- Revealed August 2012
- Superseded the Olympus SP-820UZ
- Successor is Olympus SP-820UZ

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus SP-820UZ Overview
Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Olympus SP-565UZ versus Olympus SP-820UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both sold by Olympus. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and SP-820UZ (14MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The SP-565UZ was introduced 4 years before the SP-820UZ which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a quick overview of how the SP-565UZ matches up against the SP-820UZ in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-565UZ & Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery & Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Olympus SP-820UZ
SP-565UZ | SP-820UZ | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Olympus SP-565UZ
SP-820UZ | SP-565UZ | |||
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Revealed | August 2012 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 43 months |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Olympus SP-820UZ
SP-565UZ | SP-820UZ | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither contains Touch friendly screen |
Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus SP-820UZ Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-565UZ has got 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 SP-820UZ has sizing of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") and a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus SP-565UZ versus Olympus SP-820UZ in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the SP-565UZ and the SP-820UZ.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-565UZ and SP-820UZ is 72 and 69 respectively.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus SP-820UZ Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes simply by researching specs. The pic underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-565UZ and SP-820UZ.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the Olympus SP-820UZ to result in extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged SP-565UZ will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus SP-820UZ Specifications
Olympus SP-565UZ | Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Olympus |
Model | Olympus SP-565UZ | Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2009-01-15 | 2012-08-21 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 143 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-520mm (20.0x) | 22-896mm (40.7x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-4.5 | f/3.4-5.7 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 1s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 6.40 m (ISO 200) | 15.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB 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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 180 (30, 240 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 413 grams (0.91 lbs) | 485 grams (1.07 lbs) |
Dimensions | 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") | 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") |
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 model | 4 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (12 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | xD Picture Card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $400 | $299 |