Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus TG-2 iHS
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Key Specs
(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
- Introduced January 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 230g - 111 x 67 x 29mm
- Announced June 2013
Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Overview
Lets look more closely at the Olympus SP-565UZ versus Olympus TG-2 iHS, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof and both are offered by Olympus. The resolution of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and the TG-2 iHS (12MP) is relatively close and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe SP-565UZ was released 5 years earlier than the TG-2 iHS which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the SP-565UZ scores against the TG-2 iHS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-565UZ & Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS. The complete galleries are available at Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery & Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Olympus TG-2 iHS
SP-565UZ | TG-2 iHS | |||
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Manual focus | More exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Olympus SP-565UZ
TG-2 iHS | SP-565UZ | |||
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Announced | June 2013 | January 2009 | Newer by 54 months | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 610k | 230k | Clearer screen (+380k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Olympus TG-2 iHS
SP-565UZ | TG-2 iHS | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Physical Comparison
If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-565UZ offers exterior dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") having a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) while the Olympus TG-2 iHS has sizing of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus SP-565UZ versus Olympus TG-2 iHS in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the SP-565UZ versus the TG-2 iHS.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-565UZ and TG-2 iHS is 72 and 91 respectively.
Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Sensor Comparison
Normally, its tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions just by researching a spec sheet. The pic below may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-565UZ and TG-2 iHS.
Clearly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Olympus TG-2 iHS to provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged SP-565UZ will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Specifications
Olympus SP-565UZ | Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus SP-565UZ | Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2009-01-15 | 2013-06-28 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 | 10 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3968 x 2976 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
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 | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.5 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 610k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | - | OLED |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 1s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.40 m (ISO 200) | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 @ 30 fps/15 fps, 320 x 240 @ 30 fps/15 fps | 1920 x 1080 |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 413 gr (0.91 lb) | 230 gr (0.51 lb) |
Dimensions | 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") | 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
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 | - | 350 pictures |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 4 x AA | Li-90B |
Self timer | Yes (12 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | xD Picture Card, Internal | - |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $400 | $380 |