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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax S1

Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
32
Overall
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Olympus SP-565UZ front
 
Pentax Optio S1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax S1 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
  • Released January 2009
Pentax S1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Launched March 2011
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax S1 Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax S1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Pentax. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and S1 (14MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SP-565UZ was unveiled 3 years earlier than the S1 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple view of how the SP-565UZ matches up against the S1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Pentax S1

 SP-565UZ S1 

Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 S1 SP-565UZ 
LaunchedMarch 2011January 2009Fresher by 25 months
Screen dimensions2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Pentax S1

 SP-565UZ S1 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax S1 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera often, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-565UZ provides outer measurements 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 Pentax S1 has sizing of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the SP-565UZ vs the S1.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax S1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-565UZ and S1 is 72 and 93 respectively.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax S1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax S1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing merely by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-565UZ and S1.

Clearly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Pentax S1 to provide extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older SP-565UZ will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax S1 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Portrait photography features
Pentax S1 Portrait photography features
39
you can focus manually
delivers RAW formats
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
35
manual focus
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Street photography factors
Pentax S1 Street photography factors
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ as a Sports photography camera
Pentax S1 as a Sports photography camera
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great zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
39
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Travel photography factors
Pentax S1 Travel photography factors
52
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
great reach (520mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax S1 as a Landscape photography camera
40
you can focus manually
rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse function
42
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Vlogging highlights
Pentax S1 Vlogging highlights
24
rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
28
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-565UZ and Pentax S1
 Olympus SP-565UZPentax Optio S1
General Information
Make Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus SP-565UZ Pentax Optio S1
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-01-15 2011-03-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 143 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-520mm (20.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.40 m (ISO 200) 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format - Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 lbs) 157 grams (0.35 lbs)
Physical dimensions 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 life - 260 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA D-LI92
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media xD Picture Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $400 $174