Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax W80
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax W80 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 156g - 100 x 56 x 25mm
- Launched June 2009
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In this article, we will be reviewing the Olympus SP-565UZ and Pentax W80, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and the W80 (12MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe SP-565UZ was introduced 5 months before the W80 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the SP-565UZ grades vs the W80 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Photography Glossary Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax W80 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-565UZ & Pentax Optio W80. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery & Pentax W80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Pentax W80
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Reasons to pick Pentax W80 over the Olympus SP-565UZ
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Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Pentax W80
| SP-565UZ | W80 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2009 |  | June 2009 | Same age |
| Manually focus |  | Very exact focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen sizing | 2.5" |  | 2.5" | Equivalent screen measurement |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither contains Touch friendly screen |
Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax W80 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-565UZ has got outside 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) and the Pentax W80 has proportions of 100mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).
Look at the Olympus SP-565UZ and Pentax W80 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the SP-565UZ and the W80.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-565UZ and W80 is 72 and 94 respectively.
Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax W80 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes just by viewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-565UZ and W80.
As you can see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Pentax W80 to render extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively.
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax W80 Specifications
| Olympus SP-565UZ | Pentax Optio W80 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Pentax |
| Model | Olympus SP-565UZ | Pentax Optio W80 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2009-01-15 | 2009-06-25 |
| 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 | 12 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 64 | 64 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 143 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 26-520mm (20.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/2.8-4.5 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.5" | 2.5" |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 1 secs | 4 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in 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 | ||
| 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 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | - | Motion JPEG |
| 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 | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 413g (0.91 pounds) | 156g (0.34 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") | 100 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 feature | ||
| Type of storage | xD Picture Card, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Cost at release | $400 | $250 |
