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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax P80

Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
32
Overall
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Olympus SP-565UZ front
 
Pentax Optio P80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
23
Overall
30

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax P80 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
  • Launched January 2009
Pentax P80
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-110mm (F2.6-5.8) lens
  • 125g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
  • Announced August 2009
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax P80 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax P80, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and the P80 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SP-565UZ was brought out 6 months earlier than the P80 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SP-565UZ grades against the P80 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Pentax P80

 SP-565UZ P80 

Reasons to pick Pentax P80 over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 P80 SP-565UZ 
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Pentax P80

 SP-565UZ P80 
AnnouncedJanuary 2009August 2009Similar generation
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax P80 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-565UZ provides physical measurements 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 Pentax P80 has dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the SP-565UZ and the P80.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax P80 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-565UZ and P80 is 72 and 95 respectively.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax P80 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax P80 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes only by looking at specs. The image here will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-565UZ and P80.

All in all, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Pentax P80 to give you extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax P80 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax P80 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax P80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax P80 as a Portrait photography camera
39
manual focus
supports RAW files
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
27
has manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
Street photography with Pentax P80
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
55
lighter than average (125g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Sports photography factors
Pentax P80 Sports photography factors
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amazing zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Travel photography features
Pentax P80 Travel photography features
52
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
long zoom (520mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low megapixels (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than average (125 grams)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
low resolution (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Landscape photography details
Pentax P80 Landscape photography details
40
manual focus
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5")
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse function
32
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SP-565UZ
Vlogging with Pentax P80
24
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone port
28
quite wide (28mm)
lighter than average (125g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax P80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-565UZ and Pentax P80
 Olympus SP-565UZPentax Optio P80
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus SP-565UZ Pentax Optio P80
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-01-15 2009-08-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 143 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-520mm (20.0x) 28-110mm (3.9x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/2.6-5.8
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.40 m (ISO 200) 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync -
External flash
Auto exposure 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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 413 grams (0.91 pounds) 125 grams (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 30 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 18.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.1 not tested
DXO Low light score 68 not tested
Other
Battery model 4 x AA D-LI68
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage xD Picture Card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $400 $200