Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax XG-1
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax XG-1 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
- Launched January 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1248mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 567g - 119 x 89 x 98mm
- Introduced July 2014
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Following is a detailed analysis of the Olympus SP-565UZ and Pentax XG-1, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Olympus and Pentax. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and XG-1 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short view of how the SP-565UZ grades vs the XG-1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Pentax XG-1
| SP-565UZ | XG-1 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Pentax XG-1 over the Olympus SP-565UZ
| XG-1 | SP-565UZ | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | July 2014 |  | January 2009 | More modern by 66 months |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Pentax XG-1
| SP-565UZ | XG-1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very accurate focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax XG-1 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-565UZ has outside measurements 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 XG-1 has sizing of 119mm x 89mm x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") with a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus SP-565UZ and Pentax XG-1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the SP-565UZ against the XG-1.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-565UZ and XG-1 is 72 and 66 respectively.
Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax XG-1 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes purely by seeing specs. The image here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-565UZ and XG-1.
As you can plainly see, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Pentax XG-1 to provide extra detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged SP-565UZ will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax XG-1 Specifications
| Olympus SP-565UZ | Pentax XG-1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Pentax |
| Model type | Olympus SP-565UZ | Pentax XG-1 |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 2009-01-15 | 2014-07-15 |
| Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-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 | 10MP | 16MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 143 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 26-520mm (20.0x) | 24-1248mm (52.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.8-4.5 | f/2.8-5.6 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 200k dot |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 1 secs | 4 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 9.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 6.40 m (ISO 200) | 6.00 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Force Off, Flash Auto, Force Flash, Slow Sync., Slow Sync. + Red-Eye, Red-Eye Reduction |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| 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 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | - | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 413 gr (0.91 lbs) | 567 gr (1.25 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") | 119 x 89 x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | 30 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 18.7 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.1 | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | 68 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 240 images |
| Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | 4 x AA | LB-060 |
| Self timer | Yes (12 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | xD Picture Card, Internal | SD/SDHC |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Price at launch | $400 | $599 |