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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax W60

Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
32
Overall
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Olympus SP-565UZ front
 
Pentax Optio W60 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax W60 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 W60
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 165g - 98 x 56 x 25mm
  • Introduced July 2009
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax W60 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Olympus SP-565UZ versus Pentax W60, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and the W60 (10MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SP-565UZ was launched 5 months prior to the W60 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SP-565UZ matches up against the W60 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Pentax W60

 SP-565UZ W60 

Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 W60 SP-565UZ 

Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Pentax W60

 SP-565UZ W60 
IntroducedJanuary 2009July 2009Same generation
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.5"2.5"Identical display measurements
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax W60 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-565UZ has physical dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) while the Pentax W60 has measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Compare the Olympus SP-565UZ versus Pentax W60 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the SP-565UZ and the W60.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax W60 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-565UZ and W60 is 72 and 94 respectively.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax W60 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax W60 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor measurements just by checking out a spec sheet. The visual below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-565UZ and W60.

As you can see, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of files though you may want to take the production date of the cameras into account.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax W60 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax W60 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax W60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Portrait photography information
Pentax W60 Portrait photography information
39
has manual focus
exports RAW files
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
26
focusing manually
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
Street photography with Pentax W60
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
54
environment proofing
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
Sports photography with Pentax W60
33
long zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
23
environment proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
Travel photography with Pentax W60
52
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
great zoom (520mm)
missing Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
64
environment proofing
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Landscape photography factors
Pentax W60 Landscape photography factors
40
has manual focus
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse recording
36
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
environment proofing
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Vlogging highlights
Pentax W60 Vlogging highlights
24
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
25
quite wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic socket
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax W60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-565UZ and Pentax W60
 Olympus SP-565UZPentax Optio W60
General Information
Brand Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus SP-565UZ Pentax Optio W60
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-01-15 2009-07-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 64 50
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 143 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-520mm (20.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inches 2.5 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.40 m (ISO 200) 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Soft, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 @ 30 fps/15 fps, 320 x 240 @ 30 fps/15 fps 1280 x 720, 15fps, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 30/15 fps
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 413 grams (0.91 lb) 165 grams (0.36 lb)
Dimensions 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") 98 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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-LI78
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage xD Picture Card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $400 $300