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Olympus SP-565 UZ

10.0 megapixels, first seen: 25 August 2008

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  • User Score (112)
    8.9 8.9 from 112 reviewers
  • Expert Score (16)
    7.1 7.1 from 16 reviewers
  • Value for money (5)
    7.7 7.7 from 5 reviewers
  • Features (4)
    8.3 8.3 from 4 reviewers
  • Ease of use (5)
    8.3 8.3 from 5 reviewers
  • Picture quality (4)
    6.9 6.9 from 4 reviewers
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Pros & Cons

  • image stabilization, great image quality, easy to keep clean, small lag time, full of options
  • requires 4 aa batteries, no total silent mode, don t lose it, exposed lcd, must use lens cap

10 megapixel, 20x optical zoom, 5x digital zoom, USB, Internal, xD-Picture Card, MicroSD Card, 2.5 inch LCD.

Specifications

  • Format
    Compact
  • Max resolution
    3648 x 2736
  • Low resolution
    2560 x 1920, 2048 x 1536, 1920 x 1080, 1600 x 1200, 1280 x 960, 640 x 480
  • Image ratio w:h
    4:3, 16:9
  • Effective pixels
    10.0 million
  • Sensor photo detectors
    10.7 million
  • Sensor size
    1/2.33 "
  • Pixel density
    36 MP/cm²
  • Sensor type
    CCD
  • ISO rating
    Auto, 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200*, 6400** in reduced pixel mode

Release Date

  • First seen
    25 August 2008

Olympus SP-565 UZ

The SP-565 Ultra Zoom mid-range digital camera fro Olympus features a 10 megapixel 1/2.33” CCD imaging sensor, TruePic III Image Processor and a 20x wide-angle optical zoom lens. In addition to the 20x optical zoom, the SP-565 UZ also offers 5x digital zoom for a total of 100x. With the camera’s Ultra Zoom lens, the user can shoot telephoto, wide-angle and macro (to as close as 1 centimeter).

The SP-565 UZ features a dual image stabilization system that combines mechanical Sens…

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Olympus SP-565 UZ

The SP-565 Ultra Zoom mid-range digital camera fro Olympus features a 10 megapixel 1/2.33” CCD imaging sensor, TruePic III Image Processor and a 20x wide-angle optical zoom lens. In addition to the 20x optical zoom, the SP-565 UZ also offers 5x digital zoom for a total of 100x. With the camera’s Ultra Zoom lens, the user can shoot telephoto, wide-angle and macro (to as close as 1 centimeter).

The SP-565 UZ features a dual image stabilization system that combines mechanical Sensor-Shift Image Stabilization and Digital Image Stabilization to provide blur-free images. It also has high-speed burst modes of up to 13.5 frames per second (3 megapixels). For low light conditions, the camera offers BrightCapture Technology, high ISO settings and Shadow Adjustment Technology. Other key features of the SP-565 UZ include face detection of up to 16 faces. Complementing the face detection technology is the camera’s ability to detect smiles and shoot three times in succession.

In addition to the 23 scene modes, the SP-565 UZ also offers extensive manual controls including P/A/S/M exposure modes.

Panoramic photos are easily done using the Olympus SP-565 UZ’s in-camera panorama feature. The user only has to press the shutter button and pan across and the camera will capture three photos and handle the stitching. Automatic stitching of up to 10 frames can also be done on a PC using the Olympus Master software.

The camera also has a movie mode that saves videos in AVI format with sound. Users can choose from resolutions of 640 x 480 or 320 x 240 pixels and frame rates of 30/15 fps.

The 2.5 inch HyperCrystal LCD display has a resolution of 230,00 pixels and offers brightness adjustments of up to 5 steps. The SP-565 UZ also features an electric view finder with dioptic correction. In addition to the built-in pop-up flash, the camera is also compatible with Olympus’ FL-50R external flash and FL-36R wireless flash units.

The SP-565 has 48 megabytes of internal memory and a memory card slot for xD-Picture Card and microSD (MASD-1 attachment is required).

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  1. Olympus SP-565 UZ Review

    Reviewer: Digital Camera Review
    24 March 2009

    The megazoom arena provides some stiff competition, though, but at its sub-$400 price point, the 565UZ represents good value for photographers who are on a budget. Read more

  2. Olympus SP-565 UZ

    Reviewer: Outside
    12 July 2009

    Super-zoom digicams have come into their own. Check out the ten-meg 565's specs: RAW shooting, exposure lock, built-in image stabilization to reduce image blur, a 20x zoom that stretches from 26mm to a ridiculous 520mm, to name just a few of its SLR-like capabilities. Over a week in Mexico, we shot everything from portraits to landscapes and surf-action shots. And while the results weren't quite as good as what we'd have gotten with a bevy of interchangeable lenses, they... Read more

  3. Olympus Stylus SP-565UZ

    Reviewer: infoSync World
    13 January 2009
    Overall 7
    7.0
     

    We're pretty happy with the Olympus Stylus SP-565UZ. This underdog has clawed its way up in the Ultra Zoom pack with a great imaging performance, solid handling and oodles of manual controls and image features. For the advanced budget shooter or the novice looking to learn, the Stylus SP-565UZ is an excellent choice. And that's not because the Stylus SP-565UZ is capable of a 20x optical zoom range and has a zillion Scene modes. This camera is built like a tank, handles... Read more

  4. Olympus SP-565UZ Digital Camera Review

    Reviewer: Buy-n-Shoot.com
    28 January 2009
    Overall 8
    7.7
     

    Picture, if you will, a standard digital SLR with a sleek black body, protruding lens and a pop-up flash, and now shrink it. The SP-565UZ is a palm-sized, 10 mega pixel compact camera with a fixed, external auto focus 20 times (yes, 20 times) optical zoom lens and the ability to shoot up to 13.5 frames per second. Amazingly, it is capable of extending from 26mm wide angle to 520mm super telephoto, which is the... Read more

  5. Olympus SP-565 UZ

    Reviewer: Steve's Digicams
    16 March 2009

    CENTER VALLEY, Pa., August 25, 2008 - Olympus has given the SP-570 UZ - the world's most powerful ultra zoom digital camera - an extreme makeover by creating the new SP-565 Ultra Zoom, a smaller and lighter version with the same amazing precision-crafted 20x wide-angle telephoto zoom lens (26-520mm equivalent), but the ease-of-use of a point-and-shoot camera. Photographers searching for an even more portable and approachable ultra zoom to take anywhere will rejoice in... Read more

  1. Unexpectedly wonderful!

    Reviewer: Andy the demanding professional, J&R
    3 July 2009
    Overall 10
    10
     

    This camera is versatile, fast, easy to use, not too heavy, and an all around good performer. I take photos of oddly lit subjects, fast moving subjects, of people, buildings, and i have thus far not found one thing about the camera that i don't like aside from the short lens cap strap. I may buy another lens cap so i can double the length & not have it so close to the body while i'm shooting video. It's really a pet peeve vs an issue with the camera. Image type and... Read more

  2. "Awesome Camera!"

    Reviewer: CNET
    27 July 2009
    Overall 10
    10
     

    This camera replaces the UZ-sp510 I bought just 3 years ago. My son wanted a camera, so it gave me a reason to go up a notch. It never let e down either. To see what an Olympus can do I have lots of pictures on google earth. Search "Beauty on the Sacramento River" and my name will show you all the great pictures this camera is capable of. Read more

  3. Fine camera

    Reviewer: Newegg
    18 February 2009
    Overall 10
    10
     

    Earlier review from Victor is incorrect, you can manually focus. It just doesn't have a focus ring, so manual focusing requires use of buttons on the back. As far as a bridge camera (between compact and full size SLR) I think this is the best bang for the buck. Read more

  4. nice utility

    Reviewer: Amazon
    10 December 2009 See Product at Amazon ($449.99)
    Overall 8
    8.0
     

    I have had this camera for about 6 months now and have taken about 3000 pics with it. For the wide range of options you have to chose from when taking a picture, this camera does a pretty good job. The zoom is substantial and the focus is good as long as the batteries are fresh. Battery life is super short (200 pics) and goes down substantially when using the high-power zoom. The autofocus also struggles to get the correct object in focus when the zoom is employed too.... Read more or see product

  5. Reviewer: DP Review
    14 hours ago
    Overall 10
    9.6
     

    Easy to learn and operate. good image quality, especially at 64 and 100 ISO. 200 and 400 are decent, and 800 is also decent for small prints. Solidly built, and logical menus. 26mm wide angle is awesome - there is a touch of distortion at full wide angle, but not a problem for nature and landscape photography. Small and compact, and excellent electronic viewfinder. Lots of options and customization. Read more

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