Olympus SP-565UZ vs FujiFilm HS10 Comparison

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Olympus SP-565UZ

10 MP | 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) CCD Sensor

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10 MP | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) BSI-CMOS Sensor

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Olympus SP-565UZ vs FujiFilm HS10 Comparison Overview

In this review, we will be comparing the SP-565UZ and the HS10, two Small Sensor Superzoom cameras from Olympus and FujiFilm. Olympus SP-565UZ was introduced to the market in January 2009 and FujiFilm HS10 was launched in July 2010. There is 18 months difference between SP-565UZ and HS10 so we don't expect to see a huge technology difference between these two cameras but it would still give an advantage to younger HS10, especially in sensor tech.

Here is a brief look at the main features of the Olympus SP-565UZ and FujiFilm HS10 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Olympus SP-565UZ Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2009-01-15

10MP - 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor

ISO 64 - 6400

26-520 mm F2.8-4.5 Zoom Lens

Optical Image Stabilization

2.50" Fixed Type Screen

Electronic viewfinder

1.0fps continuous shooting

- 640 x 480 video resolution

413g. 116 x 84 x 81 mm

FujiFilm HS10 Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2010-07-06

10MP - 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor

ISO 100 - 6400

24-720 mm F2.8-5.6 Zoom Lens

Sensor-shift Image Stabilization

3.00" Tilting Screen

Electronic viewfinder

10.0fps continuous shooting

Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution

666g. 131 x 91 x 126 mm

Also known as FinePix HS11

Let's read on in the following sections in order to better understand in detail how the Olympus SP-565UZ and FujiFilm HS10 compare and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose Olympus SP-565UZ over FujiFilm FinePix HS10

Internal Storage	48 MB vs 45 MB	More built-in storage
Weight	413 g vs 666 g	253 g lighter
Max Aperture - Tele	4.50 vs 5.60	faster lens at tele
Flash Coverage	6.4m vs 3.1m	3.3m longer range

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Reasons to choose FujiFilm FinePix HS10 over Olympus SP-565UZ

LCD Screen	Tilting vs Fixed Type	Flexible shooting positions
LCD Screen Size	3" vs 2.5"	0.5 inches larger display
Max Mech. Shutter	1/4000s vs 1/2000s	faster mechanical shutter
Continuous Shooting	10.0fps vs 1.0fps	9 fps faster
Focal Length - Wide	24mm vs 26mm	2 mm wider coverage
Focal Length - Tele	720mm vs 520mm	200 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom	30.0x vs 20.0x	more flexible focal coverage
Max Video Resolution	1920 x 1080 vs 640 x 480	Higher Resolution Video

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Common Strengths of Olympus SP-565UZ and FujiFilm FinePix HS10

Image Stabilization	Optical vs Sensor-shift	Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Built-in Flash	Yes vs Yes	Useful in low-light
External Flash Shoe	Yes vs Yes	Better for flash photography
Viewfinder	Yes (Electronic) vs Yes (Electronic)	Better framing and control under bright light
RAW Support	Yes vs Yes	Better image quality
Manual Focusing	Yes vs Yes	both have manual focusing modes
Manual Exposure	Yes vs Yes	better exposure control
Focal Length - Tele	520mm vs 720mm	Very good Telezoom

Common Weaknesses of Olympus SP-565UZ and FujiFilm FinePix HS10

Max Resolution	10 MP vs 10 MP	Less details and smaller prints
LCD Screen Resolution	230k dots vs 230k dots	Low resolution screens
Environmental Sealing	No vs No	not suitable for tough conditions
AE Bracketing	No vs No	Not good for multi-exposure HDR

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Olympus SP-565UZ vs FujiFilm HS10: Physical Specs and Body Features Comparison

Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, we are going to illustrate the Olympus SP-565UZ and FujiFilm HS10 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Olympus SP-565UZ has external dimensions of 116 x 84 x 81 mm (4.57 x 3.31 x 3.19″) and weighs 413 g (0.91 lb / 14.57 oz) (including batteries). FujiFilm HS10 has external dimensions of 131 x 91 x 126 mm (5.16 x 3.58 x 4.96″) and weighs 666 g (1.47 lb / 23.49 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Olympus SP-565UZ and the FujiFilm HS10. Olympus SP-565UZ is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 15mm narrower, 7mm shorter and 45mm thinner than FujiFilm HS10.

Comparison image of the Olympus SP-565UZ and the FujiFilm HS10 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of the Olympus SP-565UZ and FujiFilm HS10.

Comparison image of the Olympus SP-565UZ and the FujiFilm HS10 Size and Weight - Back View

Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Olympus SP-565UZ is significantly lighter (253g ) than the FujiFilm HS10 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

Bridge Cameras

SP-565UZ

HS10

Min

Average

Max

Thickness Comparison

Bridge Cameras

SP-565UZ

HS10

Min

Average

Max

Weather Sealing

Unfortunately neither the Olympus SP-565UZ nor FujiFilm FinePix HS10 (FinePix HS11) provides any type of weather sealing in their bodies, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections:
Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing
Top Bridge Cameras with Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

FujiFilm HS10's 3.00" LCD screen is slightly larger than Olympus SP-565UZ's 2.5" screen.

In addition to the size advantage, FujiFilm HS10 LCD screen also has a Tilting feature where you can change the angle of the screen to make it easier to shoot from waist or over-the-head levels. On the other hand, Olympus SP-565UZ has a fixed type screen which provides less flexibility in shooting positions compared to HS10.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs FujiFilm HS10: Sensor Comparison

Both Olympus SP-565UZ and FujiFilm HS10 have 1/2.3-inch sized 10.0 MP resolution sensors so sensor size and resolution is not a differentiator between these two cameras.

Below you can see the SP-565UZ and HS10 sensor size comparison.

Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Olympus SP-565UZ and FujiFilm HS10 Cameras

Olympus SP-565UZ and FujiFilm HS10 have almost the same sensor size, so neither of them has any significant advantage over the other in terms of providing control over depth of field when used with the same focal length and aperture.

Sensor size sets the circle of confusion, so it drives how much depth of field each of these bodies gives you at a given aperture. You can calculate it exactly for the Olympus SP-565UZ or the FujiFilm HS10, including hyperfocal distance.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs FujiFilm HS10 Lens Specs Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ features a 26-520 mm F2.8-4.5 20× zoom lens whereas FujiFilm HS10 features a 24-720 mm F2.8-5.6 30× zoom lens.

FujiFilm HS10 has 2mm wider coverage than the Olympus SP-565UZ. Both cameras has a max aperture of f2.80 at the wide end. On the tele end, FujiFilm HS10 has 200mm longer telezoom reach than the Olympus SP-565UZ. However, with a max aperture of f4.50, Olympus SP-565UZ is faster at widest end.

Wide Coverage

Compact Cameras

SP-565UZ

HS10

Widest - Olympus TG-850 iHS

Average

Telezoom

DSLR-Like Cameras

SP-565UZ

HS10

Longest - Canon SX520 HS

Average

Max Aperture at Tele

DSLR-Like Cameras

SP-565UZ

HS10

Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV

Average

Max Aperture at Wide

DSLR-Like Cameras

SP-565UZ

HS10

Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6

Average

What types of Photography are Olympus SP-565UZ and FujiFilm HS10 Good for?

In this section, we rank and compare Olympus SP-565UZ and FujiFilm HS10 for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Olympus SP-565UZ for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE

FujiFilm HS10 for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE

Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Small 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) sensor
Very Low Resolution Sensor: 10.0MP
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
Very Low Resolution Sensor: 10.0MP
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Olympus SP-565UZ for Street Photography

GOOD

FujiFilm HS10 for Street Photography

GOOD

Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Fast Lens at Wide: f2.80
26 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) sensor
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Live-view
Tilting LCD Screen
Fast Lens at Wide: f2.80
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Medium sized Body
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
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Olympus SP-565UZ for Sports Photography

AVERAGE

FujiFilm HS10 for Sports Photography

AVERAGE

Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
143 Focus Points
520 mm Tele Lens
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Slow Continuous Shooting: 1.0fps
Environmental Sealings
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 10.0fps
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
720 mm Tele Lens
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
Focus Points
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Olympus SP-565UZ for Daily Photography

GOOD

FujiFilm HS10 for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

RAW shooting capability
Compact Body
20.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) sensor
413g
Body Thickness 81mm
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RAW shooting capability
30.0X Optical Zoom
Medium size Body
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
666g
Body Thickness 126mm
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Olympus SP-565UZ for Landscape Photography

POOR

FujiFilm HS10 for Landscape Photography

POOR

RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
26 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) sensor
Very Low Resolution Sensor: 10.0MP
No Environmental Sealings
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RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
Very Low Resolution Sensor: 10.0MP
No Environmental Sealings
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs FujiFilm HS10: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision regarding which camera best suits your needs and budget. However, if you're curious about how we rated the Olympus SP-565UZ and the FujiFilm HS10, below you'll find their scores across five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 69 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Olympus SP-565UZ and FujiFilm HS10 scores compare:

Olympus SP-565UZ

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #132 out of 488 in Compact cameras
Ranked #702 out of 1384 in all Cameras

FujiFilm HS10

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #40 out of 119 in SLR-like (bridge) cameras
Ranked #435 out of 1384 in all Cameras

FujiFilm HS10 has a higher Overall Score than the Olympus SP-565UZ and would be our choice if we have to decide between these two cameras.

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General	Olympus SP-565UZ	FujiFilm FinePix HS10
Brand	Olympus	FujiFilm
Announced	2009-01-15	2010-07-06
Body Type	Compact	SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor
Type	CCD	BSI-CMOS
Size	1/2.3-inch	1/2.3-inch
Dimensions	6.08 x 4.56 mm	6.17 x 4.55 mm
Area	27.72mm²	28.07mm²
Megapixels	10 megapixels	10 megapixels
Max Resolution	3648 x 2736	3648 x 2736
Max Native Light sensitivity	6,400 ISO	6,400 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity	64 ISO	100 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points	143	n/a
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount	fixed lens	fixed lens
Lens Focal Range	26-520 mm (20×)	24-720 mm (30×)
Max Aperture	F2.8-4.5	F2.8-5.6
Macro Focus Range	1cm	1cm
Screen
Type	Fixed type	Tilting
Size	2.50"	3.00"
Resolution	230k dots	230k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder	Electronic	Electronic
Viewfinder Coverage	n/a	97%
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter	1/2000s	1/4000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Built-in Image Stabilization	Optical	Sensor-shift
Built-in Flash
Flash Range	6.40 m (ISO 200)	3.10 m
External Flash
Continuous Shooting	1.0 fps	10.0 fps
Multi-Segment Metering
Average Metering
Spot Metering
Partial Metering
AF-Area Metering
Center Weighted Metering
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution	640 x 480	1920 x 1080
Video Formats	n/a	H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity	None	None
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight	413g	666g
Dimensions	116 x 84 x 81mm	131 x 91 x 126mm
Battery Life	n/a	n/a
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS	None	None
DxO Sensor Scores
DxO Overall Score	30	not tested
DxO Color Depth	18.7	not tested
DxO Dynamic Range	10.1	not tested
DxO Low Light ISO	68	not tested
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