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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung SL620

Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
32
Overall
32
Olympus SP-565UZ front
 
Samsung SL620 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung SL620 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
  • Announced January 2009
Samsung SL620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-175mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Released February 2009
  • Other Name is PL65
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung SL620 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung SL620, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and the SL620 (12MP) is fairly close and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SP-565UZ was manufactured very close to the SL620 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-565UZ being a Compact camera and the Samsung SL620 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the SP-565UZ matches up against the SL620 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Samsung SL620

 SP-565UZ SL620 
Manual focus Very precise focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 SL620 SP-565UZ 
Display sizing2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Samsung SL620

 SP-565UZ SL620 
ReleasedJanuary 2009February 2009Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung SL620 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-565UZ comes with exterior 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 Samsung SL620 has sizing of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the SP-565UZ and the SL620.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung SL620 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-565UZ and SL620 is 72 and 94 respectively.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung SL620 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung SL620 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing simply by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-565UZ and SL620.

Clearly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Samsung SL620 to render more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a little more aggressively.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung SL620 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung SL620 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung SL620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Portrait photography advice
Samsung SL620 Portrait photography advice
39
manual focus
saves RAW files
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
26
has face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Street photography highlights
Samsung SL620 Street photography highlights
56
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
47
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (168 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Sports photography details
Samsung SL620 Sports photography details
33
great zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
17
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ as a Travel photography camera
Samsung SL620 as a Travel photography camera
52
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
long zoom (520mm)
no Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
50
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (168g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Landscape photography features
Samsung SL620 Landscape photography features
40
manual focus
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inches)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no Timelapse mode
23
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Vlogging details
Samsung SL620 Vlogging details
24
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone jack
24
has face detect focus
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (168 grams)
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung SL620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-565UZ and Samsung SL620
 Olympus SP-565UZSamsung SL620
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus SP-565UZ Samsung SL620
Also called as - PL65
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2009-01-15 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 143 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-520mm (20.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 1s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.40 m (ISO 200) 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
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 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 lb) 168 gr (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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
Time lapse feature
Storage media xD Picture Card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $400 $200