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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus Tough-3000

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 Tough-3000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus Tough-3000 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 Tough-3000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 159g - 96 x 65 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Other Name is mju Tough 3000
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus Tough-3000 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Olympus SP-565UZ and Olympus Tough-3000, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof and both are created by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and the Tough-3000 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SP-565UZ was announced 11 months prior to the Tough-3000 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summation of how the SP-565UZ grades versus the Tough-3000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Olympus Tough-3000

 SP-565UZ Tough-3000 
Focus manually Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick Olympus Tough-3000 over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 Tough-3000 SP-565UZ 
RevealedJanuary 2010January 2009Newer by 11 months
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Olympus Tough-3000

 SP-565UZ Tough-3000 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus Tough-3000 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-565UZ enjoys outside dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") having a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) and the Olympus Tough-3000 has sizing of 96mm x 65mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the SP-565UZ against the Tough-3000.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus Tough-3000 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-565UZ and Tough-3000 is 72 and 94 respectively.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus Tough-3000 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus Tough-3000 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions just by looking through specifications. The pic below may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-565UZ and Tough-3000.

Plainly, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Olympus Tough-3000 to provide you with greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SP-565UZ will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus Tough-3000 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus Tough-3000 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus Tough-3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Portrait photography advice
Olympus Tough-3000 Portrait photography advice
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has manual focus
saves RAW formats
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ as a Street photography camera
Olympus Tough-3000 as a Street photography camera
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Sports photography details
Olympus Tough-3000 Sports photography details
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excellent zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Travel photography advice
Olympus Tough-3000 Travel photography advice
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built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
great reach (520mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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weather proof
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Landscape photography info
Olympus Tough-3000 Landscape photography info
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has manual focus
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse mode
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pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Vlogging info
Olympus Tough-3000 Vlogging info
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pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone support
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pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone port
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus Tough-3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-565UZ and Olympus Tough-3000
 Olympus SP-565UZOlympus Stylus Tough-3000
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus SP-565UZ Olympus Stylus Tough-3000
Otherwise known as - mju Tough 3000
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2009-01-15 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 64 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 143 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-520mm (20.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.5-5.1
Macro focus range 1cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.40 m (ISO 200) 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
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 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format - MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 lb) 159g (0.35 lb)
Physical dimensions 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") 96 x 65 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9")
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 recording
Type of storage xD Picture Card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $400 $0