Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax Q
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax Q 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
- Revealed January 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax Q Mount
- 180g - 98 x 57 x 31mm
- Launched June 2011
- Later Model is Pentax Q10

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax Q Overview
Here, we are looking at the Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax Q, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and the Q (12MP) is very close and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The SP-565UZ was launched 3 years prior to the Q and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-565UZ being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SP-565UZ scores against the Q with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax Q Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-565UZ & Pentax Q. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery & Pentax Q Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Pentax Q
SP-565UZ | Q |
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Reasons to pick Pentax Q over the Olympus SP-565UZ
Q | SP-565UZ | |||
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Launched | June 2011 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 29 months |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Pentax Q
SP-565UZ | Q | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither contains Touch display |
Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax Q Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. 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 Q has dimensions of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).
Look at the Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax Q in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the SP-565UZ and the Q.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-565UZ and Q is 72 and 93 respectively.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax Q Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing simply by viewing specifications. The visual below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-565UZ and Q.
Plainly, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Pentax Q to result in extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older SP-565UZ will be behind in sensor tech.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax Q Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax Q Specifications
Olympus SP-565UZ | Pentax Q | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus SP-565UZ | Pentax Q |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2009-01-15 | 2011-06-23 |
Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 125 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 143 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Pentax Q |
Lens zoom range | 26-520mm (20.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-4.5 | - |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 8 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 1s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.40 m (ISO 200) | 5.60 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/2000s |
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 | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 413g (0.91 pounds) | 180g (0.40 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") | 98 x 57 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 30 | 47 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 18.7 | 20.2 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.1 | 11.1 |
DXO Low light rating | 68 | 189 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 230 shots |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 4 x AA | D-LI68 |
Self timer | Yes (12 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | xD Picture Card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $400 | $695 |