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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus VH-515

Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
32
Overall
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Olympus SP-565UZ front
 
Olympus VH-515 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus VH-515 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 VH-515
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 60 x 21mm
  • Launched August 2012
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus VH-515 Overview

Following is a complete overview of the Olympus SP-565UZ and Olympus VH-515, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both manufactured by Olympus. The resolution of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and the VH-515 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SP-565UZ was revealed 4 years prior to the VH-515 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the SP-565UZ matches up versus the VH-515 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Olympus VH-515

 SP-565UZ VH-515 
Focus manually More precise focus

Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 VH-515 SP-565UZ 
LaunchedAugust 2012January 2009More modern by 43 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Olympus VH-515

 SP-565UZ VH-515 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus VH-515 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-565UZ provides physical dimensions 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 VH-515 has measurements of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the SP-565UZ versus the VH-515.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus VH-515 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-565UZ and VH-515 is 72 and 95 respectively.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus VH-515 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus VH-515 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes just by reviewing technical specs. The image here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-565UZ and VH-515.

As you can tell, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Olympus VH-515 to deliver greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SP-565UZ is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus VH-515 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus VH-515 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus VH-515 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Portrait photography features
Olympus VH-515 Portrait photography features
39
manual focus
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
27
includes face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Street photography factors
Olympus VH-515 Street photography factors
56
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with focus by touch
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
Sports photography with Olympus VH-515
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incredible zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
32
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
low fps (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
Travel photography with Olympus VH-515
52
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
great reach (520mm)
no Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
62
comes with focus by touch
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
no Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Landscape photography highlights
Olympus VH-515 Landscape photography highlights
40
manual focus
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5")
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse function
37
pretty wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Vlogging advice
Olympus VH-515 Vlogging advice
24
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic port
35
pretty wide (26mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no microphone jack
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus VH-515 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-565UZ and Olympus VH-515
 Olympus SP-565UZOlympus VH-515
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus SP-565UZ Olympus VH-515
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-01-15 2012-08-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic III+
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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 143 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-520mm (20.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT Color 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 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.40 m (ISO 200) 4.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 @ 30 fps/15 fps, 320 x 240 @ 30 fps/15 fps 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 413 gr (0.91 pounds) 152 gr (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8")
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 ID 4 x AA LI-50B
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media xD Picture Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $400 $648