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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus VG-160

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Olympus SP-565UZ front
 
Olympus VG-160 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus VG-160 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
  • Introduced January 2009
Olympus VG-160
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 125g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Released January 2012
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus VG-160 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus VG-160, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both offered by Olympus. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and VG-160 (14MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SP-565UZ was introduced 4 years earlier than the VG-160 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the SP-565UZ grades vs the VG-160 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Olympus VG-160

 SP-565UZ VG-160 
Focus manually Very accurate focus

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-160 over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 VG-160 SP-565UZ 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2009Fresher by 36 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Olympus VG-160

 SP-565UZ VG-160 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus VG-160 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-565UZ has outer measurements of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") along with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) while the Olympus VG-160 has sizing of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus VG-160 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the SP-565UZ and the VG-160.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus VG-160 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-565UZ and VG-160 is 72 and 96 respectively.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus VG-160 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus VG-160 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing merely by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-565UZ and VG-160.

As you can see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Olympus VG-160 to give greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The older SP-565UZ is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus VG-160 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus VG-160 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus VG-160 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Portrait photography information
Olympus VG-160 Portrait photography information
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manual focus
supports RAW formats
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
33
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ as a Street photography camera
Olympus VG-160 as a Street photography camera
56
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
56
lighter than competitors (125g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ as a Sports photography camera
Olympus VG-160 as a Sports photography camera
33
amazing zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
26
decent megapixels (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (165 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
Travel photography with Olympus VG-160
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flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
long reach (520mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
65
lighter than competitors (125g)
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
bad battery life (165 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
Landscape photography with Olympus VG-160
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manual focus
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse recording
36
pretty wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
decent megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
bad battery life (165 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SP-565UZ
Vlogging with Olympus VG-160
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pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic jack
30
pretty wide (26mm)
offers face detect focus
lighter than competitors (125g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic support
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus VG-160 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-565UZ and Olympus VG-160
 Olympus SP-565UZOlympus VG-160
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus SP-565UZ Olympus VG-160
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-01-15 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 143 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-520mm (20.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus range 1cm 7cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.40 m (ISO 200) 4.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 413g (0.91 pounds) 125g (0.28 pounds)
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 Overall 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 - 165 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA LI-70B
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage xD Picture Card, Internal SD/SDHC
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $400 $90