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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus TG-1 iHS

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Olympus SP-565UZ front
 
Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus TG-1 iHS 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
  • Revealed January 2009
Olympus TG-1 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 112 x 67 x 30mm
  • Launched May 2012
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Olympus SP-565UZ versus Olympus TG-1 iHS, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof and they are both built by Olympus. The image resolution of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and the TG-1 iHS (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SP-565UZ was unveiled 4 years prior to the TG-1 iHS and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a brief view of how the SP-565UZ grades versus the TG-1 iHS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Olympus TG-1 iHS

 SP-565UZ TG-1 iHS 
Manually focus More accurate focus

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 TG-1 iHS SP-565UZ 
LaunchedMay 2012January 2009Fresher by 40 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution610k230kSharper display (+380k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Olympus TG-1 iHS

 SP-565UZ TG-1 iHS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera often, you should consider its weight and size. The Olympus SP-565UZ provides physical measurements 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-1 iHS has specifications of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SP-565UZ versus Olympus TG-1 iHS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the SP-565UZ compared to the TG-1 iHS.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus TG-1 iHS size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-565UZ and TG-1 iHS is 72 and 91 respectively.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus TG-1 iHS top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing simply by seeing specs. The photograph here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-565UZ and TG-1 iHS.

All in all, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Olympus TG-1 iHS to produce more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics more aggressively. The older SP-565UZ will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus TG-1 iHS sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-1 iHS
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focusing manually
saves RAW files
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
27
has face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Street photography features
Olympus TG-1 iHS Street photography features
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has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-1 iHS as a Sports photography camera
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long zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
weather proofing
good battery pack (350 CIPA)
slow frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Travel photography information
Olympus TG-1 iHS Travel photography information
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has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
long zoom (520mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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good battery pack (350 shots)
weather proofing
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Landscape photography factors
Olympus TG-1 iHS Landscape photography factors
40
focusing manually
quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5")
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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fairly wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
good battery pack (350 per charge)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SP-565UZ
Vlogging with Olympus TG-1 iHS
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quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
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fairly wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not feature selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic jack
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-565UZ and Olympus TG-1 iHS
 Olympus SP-565UZOlympus Tough TG-1 iHS
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus SP-565UZ Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2009-01-15 2012-05-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic VI
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 143 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-520mm (20.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 610k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 1 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.40 m (ISO 200) -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 @ 30 fps/15 fps, 320 x 240 @ 30 fps/15 fps 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format - H.264
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 413 grams (0.91 pounds) 230 grams (0.51 pounds)
Physical dimensions 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2")
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 - 350 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA LI90B
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 and 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media xD Picture Card, Internal -
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $400 $399