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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus 8010

Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
32
Overall
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Olympus SP-565UZ front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus 8010 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
  • Launched January 2009
Olympus 8010
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 245g - 98 x 64 x 24mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Alternate Name is mju Tough 8010
Photography Glossary

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus 8010 Overview

Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus 8010, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof and both of them are built by Olympus. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and 8010 (13MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SP-565UZ was manufactured 12 months prior to the 8010 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the SP-565UZ grades versus the 8010 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Olympus 8010

 SP-565UZ 8010 
Manual focus More precise focusing

Reasons to pick Olympus 8010 over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 8010 SP-565UZ 
LaunchedFebruary 2010January 2009Fresher by 12 months
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Olympus 8010

 SP-565UZ 8010 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus 8010 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera often, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-565UZ enjoys outside dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") along with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) and the Olympus 8010 has measurements of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus 8010 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the SP-565UZ compared to the 8010.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus 8010 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SP-565UZ and 8010 is 72 and 92 respectively.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus 8010 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus 8010 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing merely by checking specs. The photograph underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-565UZ and 8010.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Olympus 8010 to give greater detail due to its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The older SP-565UZ is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus 8010 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus 8010 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus 8010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
Portrait photography with Olympus 8010
39
you can focus manually
delivers RAW files
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
28
decent megapixels (13MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Street photography features
Olympus 8010 Street photography features
56
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than average (245g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Sports photography factors
Olympus 8010 Sports photography factors
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incredible zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (13 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proof
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ as a Travel photography camera
Olympus 8010 as a Travel photography camera
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has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
very long zoom (520mm)
lack of Timelapse function
MP count low (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
64
weather proof
decent megapixels (13 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than average (245 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Landscape photography features
Olympus 8010 Landscape photography features
40
you can focus manually
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse function
40
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (13 megapixels)
weather proof
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Vlogging advice
Olympus 8010 Vlogging advice
24
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
27
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic support
heavier than average (245g)
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus 8010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-565UZ and Olympus 8010
 Olympus SP-565UZOlympus Stylus Tough 8010
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus SP-565UZ Olympus Stylus Tough 8010
Alternate name - mju Tough 8010
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2009-01-15 2010-02-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic III
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 10 megapixels 13 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 64 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch 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
Total focus points 143 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-520mm (20.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 1s 1/4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.40 m (ISO 200) 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format - H.264
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 413 grams (0.91 lbs) 245 grams (0.54 lbs)
Physical dimensions 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") 98 x 64 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 Li-50B
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Storage type xD Picture Card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $400 $600