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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus XZ-1

Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
32
Overall
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Olympus SP-565UZ front
 
Olympus XZ-1 front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
51
Overall
41

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus XZ-1 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
  • Launched January 2009
Olympus XZ-1
(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
Photography Glossary

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus XZ-1 Overview

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.

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The 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.

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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 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2009More recent by 24 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution614k230kSharper display (+384k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Olympus XZ-1

 SP-565UZ XZ-1 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus XZ-1 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus XZ-1 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus XZ-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus XZ-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Portrait photography features
Olympus XZ-1 Portrait photography features
39
focusing manually
exports RAW files
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
45
manual focus
comes with face detection focusing
supports RAW files
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.63")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
Street photography with Olympus XZ-1
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/1.63")
heavier than others in class (275g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ as a Sports photography camera
Olympus XZ-1 as a Sports photography camera
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incredible zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking autofocus
great battery pack (320 CIPA)
slow fps (2.0 fps)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.63")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
Travel photography with Olympus XZ-1
52
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
long zoom (520mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
62
great battery pack (320 CIPA)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (275 grams)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Landscape photography highlights
Olympus XZ-1 Landscape photography highlights
40
focusing manually
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse mode
54
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (320 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.63")
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ as a Vlogging camera
Olympus XZ-1 as a Vlogging camera
24
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic port
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
heavier than others in class (275g)
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus XZ-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-565UZ and Olympus XZ-1
 Olympus SP-565UZOlympus 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