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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax MX-1

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Olympus SP-565UZ front
 
Pentax MX-1 front
Portability
84
Imaging
37
Features
60
Overall
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax MX-1 Key Specs

Olympus SP-565UZ
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • 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
Pentax MX-1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
  • 391g - 122 x 61 x 51mm
  • Released July 2013
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax MX-1 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Olympus SP-565UZ versus Pentax MX-1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and the MX-1 (12MP) is pretty similar but the SP-565UZ (1/2.3") and MX-1 (1/1.7") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The SP-565UZ was launched 5 years prior to the MX-1 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the SP-565UZ matches up versus the MX-1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Pentax MX-1

 SP-565UZ MX-1 

Reasons to pick Pentax MX-1 over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 MX-1 SP-565UZ 
ReleasedJuly 2013January 2009Newer by 54 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Pentax MX-1

 SP-565UZ MX-1 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax MX-1 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera often, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-565UZ features outside measurements of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") and a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) and the Pentax MX-1 has sizing of 122mm x 61mm x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 391 grams (0.86 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SP-565UZ versus Pentax MX-1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the SP-565UZ against the MX-1.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax MX-1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-565UZ and MX-1 is 72 and 84 respectively.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax MX-1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax MX-1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions just by going over specifications. The pic underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-565UZ and MX-1.

Plainly, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SP-565UZ because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Pentax MX-1 will offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged SP-565UZ is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax MX-1 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax MX-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax MX-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax MX-1 as a Portrait photography camera
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manual focus
delivers RAW formats
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
42
has manual focus
comes with face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Street photography factors
Pentax MX-1 Street photography factors
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image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
65
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
heavier than competitors (391 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Sports photography details
Pentax MX-1 Sports photography details
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great zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
43
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery pack (290 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ as a Travel photography camera
Pentax MX-1 as a Travel photography camera
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flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
very long reach (520mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low megapixels (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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better than average battery pack (290 CIPA)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (391g)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Landscape photography information
Pentax MX-1 Landscape photography information
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manual focus
reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5")
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse function
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has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (290 per charge)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Vlogging highlights
Pentax MX-1 Vlogging highlights
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reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
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fairly wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no mic port
heavier than competitors (391 grams)
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax MX-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-565UZ and Pentax MX-1
 Olympus SP-565UZPentax MX-1
General Information
Brand Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus SP-565UZ Pentax MX-1
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-01-15 2013-07-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 143 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-520mm (20.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/1.8-2.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 4.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT LCD with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 1 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.40 m (ISO 200) 12.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Speed sync, Trailing Curtain sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 413 grams (0.91 lb) 391 grams (0.86 lb)
Physical dimensions 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") 122 x 61 x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 30 49
DXO Color Depth rating 18.7 20.4
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.1 11.3
DXO Low light rating 68 208
Other
Battery life - 290 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA D-Li-106
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media xD Picture Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $400 $400