Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax W60
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax W60 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax W60 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SP-565UZ and Pentax Optio W60. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery and Pentax W60 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Pentax W60
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Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Olympus SP-565UZ
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Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Pentax W60
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Introduced | January 2009 | July 2009 | Same generation | |
Manual focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 2.5" | 2.5" | Identical display measurements | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact 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.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.
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 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.
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax W60 Specifications
Olympus SP-565UZ | Pentax Optio W60 | |
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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 |