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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus TG-2 iHS

Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
32
Overall
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Olympus SP-565UZ front
 
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
42
Overall
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus TG-2 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
  • Introduced January 2009
Olympus TG-2 iHS
(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
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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 Glossary

The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Olympus TG-2 iHS

 SP-565UZ TG-2 iHS 
Manual focus More exact focusing

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 TG-2 iHS SP-565UZ 
AnnouncedJune 2013January 2009Newer by 54 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution610k230kClearer screen (+380k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Olympus TG-2 iHS

 SP-565UZ TG-2 iHS 
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus TG-2 iHS size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus TG-2 iHS sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
39
has manual focus
saves RAW formats
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
27
has face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
Street photography with Olympus TG-2 iHS
56
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Sports photography information
Olympus TG-2 iHS Sports photography information
33
incredible zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
environment sealing
better than average battery (350 CIPA)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ as a Travel photography camera
Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Travel photography camera
52
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
long reach (520mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
68
better than average battery (350 shots)
environment sealing
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low resolution (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Landscape photography info
Olympus TG-2 iHS Landscape photography info
40
has manual focus
reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inch)
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse recording
46
quite wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
better than average battery (350 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Vlogging information
Olympus TG-2 iHS Vlogging information
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reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic jack
36
quite wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of mic port
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-565UZ and Olympus TG-2 iHS
 Olympus SP-565UZOlympus Tough TG-2 iHS
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