Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax Q10
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax Q10 Key Specs
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- 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
- Launched January 2009
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On this page, we are contrasting the Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax Q10, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and the Q10 (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe SP-565UZ was announced 4 years before the Q10 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-565UZ being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the SP-565UZ scores versus the Q10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SP-565UZ and Pentax Q10. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery and Pentax Q10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Pentax Q10
| SP-565UZ | Q10 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Pentax Q10 over the Olympus SP-565UZ
| Q10 | SP-565UZ | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | September 2012 |  | January 2009 | More recent by 44 months |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Pentax Q10
| SP-565UZ | Q10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial precise focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Lacking Touch display |
Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax Q10 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to lug around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-565UZ has outer measurements of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") along with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) and the Pentax Q10 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).
Look at the Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax Q10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the SP-565UZ vs the Q10.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-565UZ and Q10 is 72 and 92 respectively.
Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax Q10 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements merely by checking technical specs. The visual here might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-565UZ and Q10.
As you have seen, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Pentax Q10 to give extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older SP-565UZ is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax Q10 Specifications
| Olympus SP-565UZ | Pentax Q10 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Olympus | Pentax |
| Model type | Olympus SP-565UZ | Pentax Q10 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Launched | 2009-01-15 | 2012-09-10 |
| Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor 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 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | 143 | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | Pentax Q |
| Lens zoom range | 26-520mm (20.0x) | - |
| Highest aperture | f/2.8-4.5 | - |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
| Available lenses | - | 8 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.5" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | Optical (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 1 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 6.40 m (ISO 200) | 7.00 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash sync | - | 1/2000 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported 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 data format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 413g (0.91 pounds) | 200g (0.44 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") | 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | 30 | 49 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 18.7 | 21.1 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.1 | 10.9 |
| DXO Low light rating | 68 | 183 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 270 shots |
| Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | 4 x AA | D-LI68 |
| Self timer | Yes (12 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | xD Picture Card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch price | $400 | $350 |