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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus TG-810

Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
32
Overall
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Olympus SP-565UZ front
 
Olympus TG-810 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus TG-810 Key Specs

Olympus SP-565UZ
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • 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 TG-810
(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
  • 215g - 100 x 65 x 26mm
  • Launched August 2011
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus TG-810 Overview

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Olympus SP-565UZ and Olympus TG-810, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof and both are designed by Olympus. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and TG-810 (14MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SP-565UZ was announced 3 years earlier than the TG-810 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the SP-565UZ grades versus the TG-810 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Olympus TG-810

 SP-565UZ TG-810 
Manually focus Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 TG-810 SP-565UZ 
LaunchedAugust 2011January 2009More recent by 31 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Olympus TG-810

 SP-565UZ TG-810 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus TG-810 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-565UZ offers outer dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-810 has proportions of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Compare the Olympus SP-565UZ and Olympus TG-810 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the SP-565UZ against the TG-810.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus TG-810 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-565UZ and TG-810 is 72 and 92 respectively.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus TG-810 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus TG-810 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements only by checking specifications. The graphic underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-565UZ and TG-810.

To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Olympus TG-810 to give extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older SP-565UZ is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus TG-810 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus TG-810 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus TG-810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Portrait photography info
Olympus TG-810 Portrait photography info
39
focusing manually
supports RAW formats
low resolution (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
33
MP count good (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Street photography information
Olympus TG-810 Street photography information
56
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
Sports photography with Olympus TG-810
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excellent zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
low resolution (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (220 shots)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ as a Travel photography camera
Olympus TG-810 as a Travel photography camera
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has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
very long reach (520mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low resolution (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
64
weather proof
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
not so great battery life (220 per charge)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-810
40
focusing manually
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5")
low resolution (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse function
43
decently wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
not so great battery life (220 shots)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Vlogging information
Olympus TG-810 Vlogging information
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decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic port
30
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic port
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus TG-810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-565UZ and Olympus TG-810
 Olympus SP-565UZOlympus TG-810
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus SP-565UZ Olympus TG-810
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2009-01-15 2011-08-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic III+
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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti aliasing 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 photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 143 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-520mm (20.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 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
AEB
WB 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 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 413 grams (0.91 pounds) 215 grams (0.47 pounds)
Dimensions 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0")
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 life - 220 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA LI-50B
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage xD Picture Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $400 $428