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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus SP-820UZ

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Olympus SP-565UZ front
 
Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ front
Portability
69
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus SP-820UZ 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
  • Announced January 2009
Olympus SP-820UZ
(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  • Superseded the Olympus SP-820UZ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
Photography Glossary

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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Olympus SP-820UZ

 SP-565UZ SP-820UZ 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 SP-820UZ SP-565UZ 
RevealedAugust 2012January 2009More modern by 43 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Olympus SP-820UZ

 SP-565UZ SP-820UZ 
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus SP-820UZ size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus SP-820UZ sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Portrait photography information
Olympus SP-820UZ Portrait photography information
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has manual focus
saves RAW formats
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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MP count good (14MP)
comes with face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Street photography info
Olympus SP-820UZ Street photography info
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has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
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no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (485g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ as a Sports photography camera
Olympus SP-820UZ as a Sports photography camera
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amazing zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
33
amazing zoom range (22-896mm 40.7 x zoom)
MP count good (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Travel photography info
Olympus SP-820UZ Travel photography info
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built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
long reach (520mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (22mm)
long zoom (896mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (485g)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
Landscape photography with Olympus SP-820UZ
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has manual focus
fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse function
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fairly wide (22mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SP-565UZ
Vlogging with Olympus SP-820UZ
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fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic support
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fairly wide (22mm)
comes with face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
missing mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (485 grams)
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus SP-820UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-565UZ and Olympus SP-820UZ
 Olympus SP-565UZOlympus Stylus SP-820UZ
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