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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus TG-5

Portability
72
Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Olympus SP-565UZ front
 
Olympus Tough TG-5 front
Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
51
Overall
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus TG-5 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-5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 250g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Launched May 2017
  • Replaced the Olympus TG-4
  • Successor is Olympus TG-6
Photography Glossary

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus TG-5 Overview

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Olympus SP-565UZ and Olympus TG-5, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof and both of them are sold by Olympus. The resolution of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and the TG-5 (12MP) is very similar and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SP-565UZ was released 9 years earlier than the TG-5 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the SP-565UZ grades vs the TG-5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Olympus TG-5

 SP-565UZ TG-5 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 TG-5 SP-565UZ 
LaunchedMay 2017January 2009More recent by 101 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Olympus TG-5

 SP-565UZ TG-5 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus TG-5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-565UZ features outer measurements of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") and a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) and the Olympus TG-5 has measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SP-565UZ and Olympus TG-5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the SP-565UZ against the TG-5.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus TG-5 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SP-565UZ and TG-5 is 72 and 90 respectively.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus TG-5 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus TG-5 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements just by reading specifications. The graphic below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-565UZ and TG-5.

Plainly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Olympus TG-5 to offer extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The older SP-565UZ is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus TG-5 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus TG-5 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus TG-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Portrait photography highlights
Olympus TG-5 Portrait photography highlights
39
has manual focus
saves RAW formats
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
39
you can focus manually
includes face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Street photography info
Olympus TG-5 Street photography info
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
64
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than others in class (250 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Sports photography highlights
Olympus TG-5 Sports photography highlights
33
amazing zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (1.0 fps)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
46
high max fps (20.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
better than average battery power (340 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
Travel photography with Olympus TG-5
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built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
long reach (520mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
68
better than average battery power (340 shots)
environment proof
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than others in class (250g)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Landscape photography factors
Olympus TG-5 Landscape photography factors
40
has manual focus
fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse function
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you can focus manually
relatively wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
better than average battery power (340 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Vlogging info
Olympus TG-5 Vlogging info
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fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic jack
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relatively wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (250g)
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus TG-5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-565UZ and Olympus TG-5
 Olympus SP-565UZOlympus Tough TG-5
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus SP-565UZ Olympus Tough TG-5
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2009-01-15 2017-05-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic VIII
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Highest boosted ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Lowest boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to 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
Total focus points 143 25
Lens
Lens mount type 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 distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 20.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.40 m (ISO 200) -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill, manual, off
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 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 Built-in
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 413 grams (0.91 lb) 250 grams (0.55 lb)
Dimensions 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
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 - 340 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA LI-92B
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage media xD Picture Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible)
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $400 $449