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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus VG-120

Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
32
Overall
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Olympus SP-565UZ front
 
Olympus VG-120 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus VG-120 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
  • Launched January 2009
Olympus VG-120
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 120g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus VG-120 Overview

Following is a detailed review of the Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus VG-120, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact and both are designed by Olympus. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and VG-120 (14MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SP-565UZ was revealed 24 months earlier than the VG-120 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-565UZ being a Compact camera and the Olympus VG-120 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the SP-565UZ grades against the VG-120 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Olympus VG-120

 SP-565UZ VG-120 
Manually focus Very accurate focus

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-120 over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 VG-120 SP-565UZ 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2009More modern by 24 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Olympus VG-120

 SP-565UZ VG-120 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus VG-120 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-565UZ enjoys 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) whilst the Olympus VG-120 has proportions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus VG-120 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the SP-565UZ against the VG-120.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus VG-120 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-565UZ and VG-120 is 72 and 96 respectively.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus VG-120 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus VG-120 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes simply by checking specifications. The pic underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-565UZ and VG-120.

To sum up, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Olympus VG-120 to resolve greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged SP-565UZ is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus VG-120 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus VG-120 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus VG-120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Portrait photography information
Olympus VG-120 Portrait photography information
39
has manual focus
supports RAW files
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
33
MP count good (14MP)
features face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ as a Street photography camera
Olympus VG-120 as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
48
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ as a Sports photography camera
Olympus VG-120 as a Sports photography camera
33
long zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
26
MP count good (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (160 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Travel photography details
Olympus VG-120 Travel photography details
52
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
great zoom (520mm)
missing Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
62
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
terrible battery (160 per charge)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus VG-120 as a Landscape photography camera
40
has manual focus
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse function
36
quite wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
MP count good (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
terrible battery (160 per charge)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Vlogging details
Olympus VG-120 Vlogging details
24
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone port
28
quite wide (26mm)
features face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic socket
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus VG-120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-565UZ and Olympus VG-120
 Olympus SP-565UZOlympus VG-120
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus SP-565UZ Olympus VG-120
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2009-01-15 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 143 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-520mm (20.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 7cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.40 m (ISO 200) 4.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE 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 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 413 grams (0.91 lb) 120 grams (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 - 160 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA LI-70B
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type xD Picture Card, Internal SD/SDHC
Card slots One One
Retail cost $400 $190