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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus 8000

Portability
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Imaging
33
Features
32
Overall
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Olympus SP-565UZ front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus 8000 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 8000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 182g - 95 x 62 x 22mm
  • Launched July 2009
  • Additionally Known as mju Tough 8000
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus 8000 Overview

In this article, we are evaluating the Olympus SP-565UZ versus Olympus 8000, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are designed by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and the 8000 (12MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SP-565UZ was released 5 months earlier than the 8000 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SP-565UZ matches up versus the 8000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Olympus 8000

 SP-565UZ 8000 
Manually focus Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick Olympus 8000 over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 8000 SP-565UZ 
Display sizing2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Olympus 8000

 SP-565UZ 8000 
LaunchedJanuary 2009July 2009Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus 8000 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus SP-565UZ features external measurements of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") having a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) whilst the Olympus 8000 has specifications of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the SP-565UZ vs the 8000.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus 8000 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-565UZ and 8000 is 72 and 94 respectively.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus 8000 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus 8000 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to see the gap in sensor sizing merely by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-565UZ and 8000.

As you can see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus 8000 to result in greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images far more aggressively.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus 8000 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus 8000 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus 8000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
Portrait photography with Olympus 8000
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has manual focus
saves RAW files
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Street photography highlights
Olympus 8000 Street photography highlights
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image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Sports photography details
Olympus 8000 Sports photography details
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amazing zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
Travel photography with Olympus 8000
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flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
very long zoom (520mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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weather proofing
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
Landscape photography with Olympus 8000
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has manual focus
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5")
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Vlogging info
Olympus 8000 Vlogging info
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relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
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reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic jack
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus 8000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-565UZ and Olympus 8000
 Olympus SP-565UZOlympus Stylus Tough 8000
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus SP-565UZ Olympus Stylus Tough 8000
Other name - mju Tough 8000
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-01-15 2009-07-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 64 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
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
Total focus points 143 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-520mm (20.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.5-5.1
Macro focusing range 1cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1 seconds 1/4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 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
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format - Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 413 grams (0.91 lb) 182 grams (0.40 lb)
Dimensions 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 30 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 18.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.1 not tested
DXO Low light rating 68 not tested
Other
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage xD Picture Card, Internal xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $400 $380