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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax RZ10

Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
32
Overall
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Olympus SP-565UZ front
 
Pentax Optio RZ10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax RZ10 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 RZ10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 97 x 61 x 33mm
  • Released July 2011
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax RZ10 Overview

Following is a in-depth overview of the Olympus SP-565UZ versus Pentax RZ10, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Pentax. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and RZ10 (14MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SP-565UZ was manufactured 3 years before the RZ10 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short view of how the SP-565UZ grades versus the RZ10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Pentax RZ10

 SP-565UZ RZ10 

Reasons to pick Pentax RZ10 over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 RZ10 SP-565UZ 
ReleasedJuly 2011January 2009More modern by 30 months
Screen sizing2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Pentax RZ10

 SP-565UZ RZ10 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax RZ10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-565UZ has got exterior measurements of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") having a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) while the Pentax RZ10 has proportions of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the SP-565UZ vs the RZ10.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax RZ10 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SP-565UZ and RZ10 is 72 and 92 respectively.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax RZ10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax RZ10 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes only by looking through specifications. The picture here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-565UZ and RZ10.

To sum up, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Pentax RZ10 to render extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged SP-565UZ will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax RZ10 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Portrait photography features
Pentax RZ10 Portrait photography features
39
you can focus manually
saves RAW files
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
35
has manual focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Street photography info
Pentax RZ10 Street photography info
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Sports photography features
Pentax RZ10 Sports photography features
33
amazing zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
environment proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (178 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Travel photography info
Pentax RZ10 Travel photography info
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has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
long zoom (520mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
66
environment proofing
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
great reach (280mm)
lack of Timelapse function
bad battery life (178 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Landscape photography features
Pentax RZ10 Landscape photography features
40
you can focus manually
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse function
43
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
bad battery life (178 per charge)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SP-565UZ
Vlogging with Pentax RZ10
24
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic port
28
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax RZ10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-565UZ and Pentax RZ10
 Olympus SP-565UZPentax Optio RZ10
General Information
Company Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus SP-565UZ Pentax Optio RZ10
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-01-15 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 143 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-520mm (20.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.2-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.40 m (ISO 200) 2.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
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, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 lbs) 178 grams (0.39 lbs)
Dimensions 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 30 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 18.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.1 not tested
DXO Low light rating 68 not tested
Other
Battery life - 178 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA D-LI92
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage xD Picture Card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $400 $200