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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung HZ25W

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Olympus SP-565UZ front
 
Samsung HZ25W front
Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung HZ25W 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
  • Revealed January 2009
Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 428g - 116 x 83 x 92mm
  • Released July 2010
  • Other Name is WB5000
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung HZ25W Overview

Lets look closer at the Olympus SP-565UZ versus Samsung HZ25W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and the HZ25W (12MP) is pretty close and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SP-565UZ was introduced 17 months earlier than the HZ25W which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SP-565UZ matches up vs the HZ25W with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Samsung HZ25W

 SP-565UZ HZ25W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 HZ25W SP-565UZ 
ReleasedJuly 2010January 2009More recent by 17 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Samsung HZ25W

 SP-565UZ HZ25W 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-565UZ enjoys exterior 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) whilst the Samsung HZ25W has dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the SP-565UZ and the HZ25W.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-565UZ and HZ25W is 72 and 70 respectively.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung HZ25W top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor measurements purely by viewing technical specs. The graphic here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-565UZ and HZ25W.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Samsung HZ25W to render greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The older SP-565UZ will be behind in sensor technology.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung HZ25W sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Portrait photography advice
Samsung HZ25W Portrait photography advice
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has manual focus
delivers RAW files
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
34
you can focus manually
supports RAW formats
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ as a Street photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Street photography camera
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Sports photography features
Samsung HZ25W Sports photography features
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great zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (1.0 fps)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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incredible zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Travel photography information
Samsung HZ25W Travel photography information
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built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
long zoom (520mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
great reach (624mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Landscape photography details
Samsung HZ25W Landscape photography details
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has manual focus
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inches)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse recording
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you can focus manually
really wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SP-565UZ
Vlogging with Samsung HZ25W
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reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic port
24
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic port
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-565UZ and Samsung HZ25W
 Olympus SP-565UZSamsung HZ25W
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus SP-565UZ Samsung HZ25W
Otherwise known as - WB5000
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-01-15 2010-07-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 143 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-520mm (20.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 1s 16s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.40 m (ISO 200) 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 @ 30 fps/15 fps, 320 x 240 @ 30 fps/15 fps 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format - Motion JPEG
Mic 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 413 grams (0.91 lbs) 428 grams (0.94 lbs)
Dimensions 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage xD Picture Card, Internal SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $400 $350