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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus XZ-10

Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
32
Overall
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Olympus SP-565UZ front
 
Olympus Stylus XZ-10 front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus XZ-10 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 XZ-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F1.8-2.7) lens
  • 221g - 102 x 61 x 34mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus XZ-10 Overview

Here is a detailed comparison of the Olympus SP-565UZ versus Olympus XZ-10, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are created by Olympus. The image resolution of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and the XZ-10 (12MP) is fairly similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SP-565UZ was announced 5 years before the XZ-10 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief view of how the SP-565UZ grades vs the XZ-10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Olympus XZ-10

 SP-565UZ XZ-10 

Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-10 over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 XZ-10 SP-565UZ 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2009Fresher by 49 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Olympus XZ-10

 SP-565UZ XZ-10 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus XZ-10 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-565UZ has outer dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) and the Olympus XZ-10 has sizing of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the SP-565UZ and the XZ-10.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus XZ-10 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SP-565UZ and XZ-10 is 72 and 91 respectively.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus XZ-10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus XZ-10 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing only by going over specifications. The visual underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-565UZ and XZ-10.

Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus XZ-10 to offer you greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The older SP-565UZ is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus XZ-10 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus XZ-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus XZ-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Portrait photography highlights
Olympus XZ-10 Portrait photography highlights
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manual focus
delivers RAW formats
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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focusing manually
comes with face detect focus
exports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ as a Street photography camera
Olympus XZ-10 as a Street photography camera
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has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
more heavy than others (221 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Sports photography advice
Olympus XZ-10 Sports photography advice
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excellent zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
low frames per second (5.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ as a Travel photography camera
Olympus XZ-10 as a Travel photography camera
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flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
great reach (520mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low MP (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (221g)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Landscape photography advice
Olympus XZ-10 Landscape photography advice
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manual focus
decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5")
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse mode
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focusing manually
pretty wide (26mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ as a Vlogging camera
Olympus XZ-10 as a Vlogging camera
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decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone port
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pretty wide (26mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone support
more heavy than others (221g)
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus XZ-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-565UZ and Olympus XZ-10
 Olympus SP-565UZOlympus Stylus XZ-10
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus SP-565UZ Olympus Stylus XZ-10
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-01-15 2013-01-30
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 143 35
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-520mm (20.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/1.8-2.7
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.40 m (ISO 200) -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 @ 30 fps/15 fps, 320 x 240 @ 30 fps/15 fps 1920 x 1080 (30 fps, 18Mbps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps, 9Mbps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 413 gr (0.91 lb) 221 gr (0.49 lb)
Dimensions 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") 102 x 61 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 life - 240 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA Li-50B
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage xD Picture Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch cost $400 $428