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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax WG-10

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Imaging
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Features
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Olympus SP-565UZ front
 
Pentax WG-10 front
Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax WG-10 Key Specs

Olympus SP-565UZ
(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
  • Launched January 2009
Pentax WG-10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
  • Released June 2013
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax WG-10 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax WG-10, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and WG-10 (14MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SP-565UZ was unveiled 5 years prior to the WG-10 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SP-565UZ matches up versus the WG-10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Pentax WG-10

 SP-565UZ WG-10 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 WG-10 SP-565UZ 
ReleasedJune 2013January 2009More recent by 53 months
Display dimension2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Pentax WG-10

 SP-565UZ WG-10 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax WG-10 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera, you should think about its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-565UZ has got exterior dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") and a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) and the Pentax WG-10 has sizing of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax WG-10 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the SP-565UZ versus the WG-10.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax WG-10 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-565UZ and WG-10 is 72 and 93 respectively.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax WG-10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax WG-10 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements purely by seeing technical specs. The graphic here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-565UZ and WG-10.

As you have seen, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Pentax WG-10 to provide greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older SP-565UZ will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax WG-10 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax WG-10 as a Portrait photography camera
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you can focus manually
exports RAW formats
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ as a Street photography camera
Pentax WG-10 as a Street photography camera
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ as a Sports photography camera
Pentax WG-10 as a Sports photography camera
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incredible zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proof
slow frames per second (0.7 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Travel photography advice
Pentax WG-10 Travel photography advice
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has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
great reach (520mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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environment proof
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Landscape photography information
Pentax WG-10 Landscape photography information
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you can focus manually
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse recording
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focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ as a Vlogging camera
Pentax WG-10 as a Vlogging camera
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rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
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rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax WG-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-565UZ and Pentax WG-10
 Olympus SP-565UZPentax WG-10
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus SP-565UZ Pentax WG-10
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2009-01-15 2013-06-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection 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 distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 0.7fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.40 m (ISO 200) 1.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 @ 30 fps/15 fps, 320 x 240 @ 30 fps/15 fps 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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) 167 grams (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 life - 260 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA D-LI92
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type xD Picture Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $400 $0