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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus TG-6

Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
32
Overall
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Olympus SP-565UZ front
 
Olympus Tough TG-6 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
54
Overall
45

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus TG-6 Key Specs

Olympus SP-565UZ
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • 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-6
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 253g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Introduced May 2019
  • Old Model is Olympus TG-5
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus TG-6 Overview

Following is a thorough comparison of the Olympus SP-565UZ versus Olympus TG-6, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof and they are both manufactured by Olympus. The image resolution of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and the TG-6 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SP-565UZ was announced 11 years before the TG-6 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SP-565UZ scores against the TG-6 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Olympus TG-6

 SP-565UZ TG-6 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 TG-6 SP-565UZ 
IntroducedMay 2019January 2009More modern by 125 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Olympus TG-6

 SP-565UZ TG-6 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus TG-6 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-565UZ offers exterior dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") and a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-6 has measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs).

Check the Olympus SP-565UZ versus Olympus TG-6 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the SP-565UZ and the TG-6.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus TG-6 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-565UZ and TG-6 is 72 and 90 respectively.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus TG-6 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus TG-6 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specifications. The pic here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-565UZ and TG-6.

Plainly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Olympus TG-6 to deliver more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The more aged SP-565UZ is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus TG-6 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-6
39
has manual focus
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
40
you can focus manually
features face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Street photography advice
Olympus TG-6 Street photography advice
56
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
65
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than others (253g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-6 as a Sports photography camera
33
great zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
47
max frames per second high (20.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
weather sealing
good battery life (340 CIPA)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Travel photography details
Olympus TG-6 Travel photography details
52
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
great reach (520mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
68
good battery life (340 CIPA)
weather sealing
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than others (253 grams)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus TG-6 as a Landscape photography camera
40
has manual focus
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inches)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse recording
57
you can focus manually
rather wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
good battery life (340 CIPA)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SP-565UZ
Vlogging with Olympus TG-6
24
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
34
rather wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone jack
more heavy than others (253 grams)
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus TG-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-565UZ and Olympus TG-6
 Olympus SP-565UZOlympus Tough TG-6
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus SP-565UZ Olympus Tough TG-6
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2009-01-15 2019-05-22
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 Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 143 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-520mm (20.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 20.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.40 m (ISO 200) -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Slow sync. (1st curtain), Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Fill- in, Manual, Flash Off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 PC
Maximum video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video file 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 413g (0.91 pounds) 253g (0.56 pounds)
Physical 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 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 - 340 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA LI-92B
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage xD Picture Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support)
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $400 $449