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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus TG-3

Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
32
Overall
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Olympus SP-565UZ front
 
Olympus Tough TG-3 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus TG-3 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
  • Announced January 2009
Olympus TG-3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 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
  • 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
  • Introduced March 2014
  • Newer Model is Olympus TG-4
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus TG-3 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Olympus SP-565UZ and Olympus TG-3, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are designed by Olympus. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and TG-3 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SP-565UZ was brought out 6 years before the TG-3 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the SP-565UZ grades vs the TG-3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Olympus TG-3

 SP-565UZ TG-3 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 TG-3 SP-565UZ 
IntroducedMarch 2014January 2009Fresher by 63 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Olympus TG-3

 SP-565UZ TG-3 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus TG-3 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus SP-565UZ comes with 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) and the Olympus TG-3 has specifications of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") along with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SP-565UZ and Olympus TG-3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the SP-565UZ vs the TG-3.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus TG-3 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SP-565UZ and TG-3 is 72 and 90 respectively.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus TG-3 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus TG-3 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing purely by going over specifications. The visual underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-565UZ and TG-3.

Plainly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Olympus TG-3 to deliver extra detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older SP-565UZ is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus TG-3 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus TG-3 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus TG-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus TG-3 as a Portrait photography camera
39
has manual focus
delivers RAW files
low resolution (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
37
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
Street photography with Olympus TG-3
56
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than competition (247g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
Sports photography with Olympus TG-3
33
great zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
47
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
better than average battery (330 shots)
low frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Travel photography highlights
Olympus TG-3 Travel photography highlights
52
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
long zoom (520mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low resolution (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
74
better than average battery (330 per charge)
weather proofing
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competition (247g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Landscape photography factors
Olympus TG-3 Landscape photography factors
40
has manual focus
quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse function
56
fairly wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
weather proofing
better than average battery (330 CIPA)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Vlogging information
Olympus TG-3 Vlogging information
24
quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
34
fairly wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than competition (247 grams)
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus TG-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-565UZ and Olympus TG-3
 Olympus SP-565UZOlympus Tough TG-3
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus SP-565UZ Olympus Tough TG-3
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2009-01-15 2014-03-31
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic VII
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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 143 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-520mm (20.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.40 m (ISO 200) -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format - H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 lbs) 247 grams (0.54 lbs)
Physical dimensions 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 330 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA LI-92B
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage media xD Picture Card, Internal SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $400 $350