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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus TG-610

Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
32
Overall
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Olympus SP-565UZ front
 
Olympus TG-610 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus TG-610 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
  • Announced January 2009
Olympus TG-610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 190g - 96 x 65 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2011
Photography Glossary

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus TG-610 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus TG-610, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are sold by Olympus. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and TG-610 (14MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SP-565UZ was released 24 months earlier than the TG-610 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SP-565UZ matches up vs the TG-610 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Olympus TG-610

 SP-565UZ TG-610 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 TG-610 SP-565UZ 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2009Newer by 24 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Olympus TG-610

 SP-565UZ TG-610 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus TG-610 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-565UZ enjoys physical dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) while the Olympus TG-610 has proportions of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus TG-610 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the SP-565UZ versus the TG-610.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus TG-610 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-565UZ and TG-610 is 72 and 93 respectively.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus TG-610 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus TG-610 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions simply by going through specifications. The picture underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-565UZ and TG-610.

Plainly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Olympus TG-610 to provide greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged SP-565UZ will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus TG-610 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus TG-610 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus TG-610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Portrait photography info
Olympus TG-610 Portrait photography info
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you can focus manually
exports RAW formats
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
33
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
features face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
Street photography with Olympus TG-610
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image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Sports photography factors
Olympus TG-610 Sports photography factors
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long zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (210 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
Travel photography with Olympus TG-610
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built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
long reach (520mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low resolution (10MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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weather proof
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
not so great battery pack (210 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Landscape photography factors
Olympus TG-610 Landscape photography factors
40
you can focus manually
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inches)
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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really wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
weather proof
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
not so great battery pack (210 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Vlogging details
Olympus TG-610 Vlogging details
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relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
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really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus TG-610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-565UZ and Olympus TG-610
 Olympus SP-565UZOlympus TG-610
General Information
Company Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus SP-565UZ Olympus TG-610
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2009-01-15 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 143 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support 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 range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 1s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.40 m (ISO 200) 4.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 413 grams (0.91 lbs) 190 grams (0.42 lbs)
Physical dimensions 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0")
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 life - 210 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA LI-50B
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media xD Picture Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $400 $223