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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung GX-10

Portability
72
Imaging
32
Features
32
Overall
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Olympus SP-565UZ front
 
Samsung GX-10 front
Portability
59
Imaging
48
Features
43
Overall
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung GX-10 Key Specs

Olympus SP-565UZ
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • 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
Samsung GX-10
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 793g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
  • Introduced September 2006
  • Successor is Samsung GX-20
Photography Glossary

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung GX-10 Overview

Here is a detailed review of the Olympus SP-565UZ versus Samsung GX-10, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and the GX-10 (10MP) is very close but the SP-565UZ (1/2.3") and GX-10 (APS-C) come with different sensor measurements.

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The SP-565UZ was unveiled 2 years later than the GX-10 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-565UZ being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a brief summation of how the SP-565UZ matches up versus the GX-10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Samsung GX-10

 SP-565UZ GX-10 
IntroducedJanuary 2009September 2006Fresher by 29 months
Display resolution230k210kClearer display (+20k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 GX-10 SP-565UZ 

Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Samsung GX-10

 SP-565UZ GX-10 
Manual focus More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.5"2.5"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung GX-10 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-565UZ enjoys outer measurements of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") and a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) whilst the Samsung GX-10 has measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SP-565UZ versus Samsung GX-10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the SP-565UZ compared to the GX-10.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung GX-10 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-565UZ and GX-10 is 72 and 59 respectively.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung GX-10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung GX-10 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing just by looking through specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-565UZ and GX-10.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have got the exact same MP but different sensor sizing. The SP-565UZ contains the smaller sensor which should make achieving shallower depth of field trickier. The fresher SP-565UZ provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung GX-10 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung GX-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung GX-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Portrait photography info
Samsung GX-10 Portrait photography info
39
you can focus manually
saves RAW formats
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
52
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no liveview feature
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Street photography info
Samsung GX-10 Street photography info
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment proof
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Sports photography advice
Samsung GX-10 Sports photography advice
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incredible zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
52
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
environment proof
supports phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
max frames per second low (3.0 fps)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ as a Travel photography camera
Samsung GX-10 as a Travel photography camera
52
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
long reach (520mm)
no Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
49
environment proof
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
resolution not great (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Landscape photography info
Samsung GX-10 Landscape photography info
40
you can focus manually
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5")
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no Timelapse recording
55
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment proof
small screen (2.5 inches)
no liveview feature
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Vlogging features
Samsung GX-10 Vlogging features
24
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone port
9
can't shoot video
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung GX-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-565UZ and Samsung GX-10
 Olympus SP-565UZSamsung GX-10
General Information
Brand Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus SP-565UZ Samsung GX-10
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Launched 2009-01-15 2006-09-21
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 3872 x 2592
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 143 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 26-520mm (20.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.8-4.5 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Number of lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inch 2.5 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 210k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.40 m (ISO 200) -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/180 secs
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 -
Max video resolution 640x480 None
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 413g (0.91 pounds) 793g (1.75 pounds)
Dimensions 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8")
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 model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media xD Picture Card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $400 $850