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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus 6000

Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
32
Overall
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Olympus SP-565UZ front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus 6000 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 6000
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 179g - 95 x 63 x 22mm
  • Introduced July 2009
  • Also Known as mju Tough 6000
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus 6000 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Olympus SP-565UZ versus Olympus 6000, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are manufactured by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and the 6000 (10MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SP-565UZ was revealed 5 months before the 6000 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the SP-565UZ grades vs the 6000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Olympus 6000

 SP-565UZ 6000 
Manual focus More precise focus

Reasons to pick Olympus 6000 over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 6000 SP-565UZ 
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Olympus 6000

 SP-565UZ 6000 
IntroducedJanuary 2009July 2009Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus 6000 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-565UZ offers outside measurements of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) while the Olympus 6000 has dimensions of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SP-565UZ versus Olympus 6000 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the SP-565UZ and the 6000.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus 6000 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-565UZ and 6000 is 72 and 94 respectively.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus 6000 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus 6000 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specifications. The photograph underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-565UZ and 6000.

Plainly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of images although you need to factor the launch date of the products into consideration.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus 6000 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus 6000 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus 6000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus 6000 as a Portrait photography camera
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focusing manually
exports RAW files
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
19
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ as a Street photography camera
Olympus 6000 as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
Sports photography with Olympus 6000
33
incredible zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
33
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Travel photography details
Olympus 6000 Travel photography details
52
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
very long zoom (520mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
61
weather proof
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Landscape photography features
Olympus 6000 Landscape photography features
40
focusing manually
rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse mode
35
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SP-565UZ
Vlogging with Olympus 6000
24
rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic support
28
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic support
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus 6000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-565UZ and Olympus 6000
 Olympus SP-565UZOlympus Stylus Tough 6000
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus SP-565UZ Olympus Stylus Tough 6000
Otherwise known as - mju Tough 6000
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-01-15 2009-07-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 64 50
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 143 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-520mm (20.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.5-5.1
Macro focus range 1cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 1 secs 1/4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
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, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 413 gr (0.91 pounds) 179 gr (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9")
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 model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage type xD Picture Card, Internal xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $400 $259