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
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.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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.
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 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-1 over the Olympus SP-565UZ
XZ-1 | SP-565UZ | |||
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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 | |||
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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.
Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus XZ-1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus XZ-1 Specifications
Olympus SP-565UZ | Olympus XZ-1 | |
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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 |