Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus XZ-1
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus XZ-1 Key Specs
(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
- Launched January 2009
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
- 275g - 111 x 65 x 42mm
- Revealed January 2011
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Below is a detailed analysis of the Olympus SP-565UZ and Olympus XZ-1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both produced by Olympus. The image resolution of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and the XZ-1 (10MP) is fairly well matched but the SP-565UZ (1/2.3") and XZ-1 (1/1.63") have different sensor sizing.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe SP-565UZ was announced 24 months earlier than the XZ-1 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SP-565UZ grades versus the XZ-1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Photography Glossary Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus XZ-1 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SP-565UZ & Olympus XZ-1. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery & Olympus XZ-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Olympus XZ-1
| SP-565UZ | XZ-1 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-1 over the Olympus SP-565UZ
| XZ-1 | SP-565UZ | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2011 |  | January 2009 | More recent by 24 months |
| Display size | 3" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
| Display resolution | 614k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+384k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Olympus XZ-1
| SP-565UZ | XZ-1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very exact focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | No Touch friendly display |
Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus XZ-1 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-565UZ has outside dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) whilst the Olympus XZ-1 has measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 275 grams (0.61 lbs).
See the Olympus SP-565UZ and Olympus XZ-1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the SP-565UZ and the XZ-1.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SP-565UZ and XZ-1 is 72 and 88 respectively.
Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus XZ-1 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements only by checking a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-565UZ and XZ-1.
Clearly, both of the cameras come with the identical resolution but different sensor measurements. The SP-565UZ has got the tinier sensor which is going to make getting shallow depth of field more challenging. The older SP-565UZ is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus XZ-1 Specifications
| Olympus SP-565UZ | Olympus XZ-1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Olympus | Olympus |
| Model | Olympus SP-565UZ | Olympus XZ-1 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2009-01-15 | 2011-01-26 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | TruePic V |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.63" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 8.07 x 5.56mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 44.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3664 x 2752 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| 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 | 11 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 26-520mm (20.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8-4.5 | f/1.8-2.5 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 4.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.5" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 614 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen technology | - | OLED |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 1 seconds | 60 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 6.40 m (ISO 200) | 8.60 m (ISO 800) |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 640 x 480 @ 30 fps/15 fps, 320 x 240 @ 30 fps/15 fps | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | - | Motion JPEG |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 413 grams (0.91 lb) | 275 grams (0.61 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") | 111 x 65 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | 30 | 34 |
| DXO Color Depth score | 18.7 | 18.8 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 10.1 | 10.4 |
| DXO Low light score | 68 | 117 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 320 photos |
| Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | 4 x AA | Li-50B |
| Self timer | Yes (12 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | xD Picture Card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Pricing at release | $400 | $567 |