Olympus SP-560 UZ
Competitors

As well as being compared against other super zooms, the Olympus SP-560 UZ is also often compared to entry-level DSLRs, travel zooms and digicams. The Olympus SP-560 UZ's top rivals come from Olympus (such as the SP-550 UZ and the SP-565UZ) and Canon (such as the Rebel T2i and the EOS Digital Rebel)

Generally, some of the advantages of the Olympus SP-560 UZ compared to other super zoom competitors include: it slightly higher maximum light sensitivity (3,200 ISO vs 1,600 ISO), shoots faster continuously (15 fps vs 3 fps), has a marginally larger sensor (1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm vs 1/2.5" 5.8x4.3mm), is slightly lighter (365 g vs 460 g) and shoots RAW.

However, on average it has a slightly smaller screen (2.5" vs 2.7"), takes significantly lower resolution photos (8 MP vs 9.7 MP), is older (august, 2007 vs august, 2008), has fewer storage slots (1 vs 2) and slightly shorter exposures (4 seconds vs 60 seconds).

Olympus SP-550 UZ 7 months older	Significant advantages of the SP-550 UZ (vs the SP-560 UZ) None found Significant disadvantages of the SP-550 UZ (vs the SP-560 UZ) Significantly lower true resolution: 7.1 MP vs 8 MP Smaller sensor: 1/2.5" 5.8x4.3mm vs 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm common strengths of the SP-550 UZ and SP-560 UZ Fairly small: Prosumer size 116x79x78 mm vs Prosumer size 116x79x78 mm Very fast continuous shooting: 15 fps vs 15 fps RAW support
	Compare the SP-550 UZ vs the SP-560 UZ
Olympus SP-565UZ 1 year newer	Significant advantages of the SP-565UZ (vs the SP-560 UZ) Much higher true resolution: 9.8 MP vs 8 MP Significant disadvantages of the SP-565UZ (vs the SP-560 UZ) None found common strengths of the SP-565UZ and SP-560 UZ Fairly small: Prosumer size 116x84x81 mm vs Prosumer size 116x79x78 mm RAW support Light weight: 413 g vs 365 g
	Compare the SP-565UZ vs the SP-560 UZ
Fujifilm FinePix S8000fd similar age	Significant advantages of the S8000fd (vs the SP-560 UZ) Has more storage slots: 2 vs 1 Significant disadvantages of the S8000fd (vs the SP-560 UZ) Shoots much slower: 1.3 fps vs 15 fps No RAW support Smaller sensor: 1/2.7" 5.7x4.3mm vs 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm common strengths of the S8000fd and SP-560 UZ Fairly small: Prosumer size 111x78x79 mm vs Prosumer size 116x79x78 mm Thin: 3.1" vs 3.1" Both have digital viewfinders: Digital vs Digital
	Compare the Fujifilm FinePix S8000fd vs the Olympus SP-560 UZ
Fujifilm FinePix S2950 3 years newer $159 - $160	Significant advantages of the S2950 (vs the SP-560 UZ) Much larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.5" Much higher true resolution: 9.7 MP vs 8 MP Can create panoramas in-camera Significant disadvantages of the S2950 (vs the SP-560 UZ) Shoots much slower: 1.2 fps vs 15 fps No RAW support common strengths of the S2950 and SP-560 UZ Fairly small: Prosumer size 110x73x81 mm vs Prosumer size 116x79x78 mm Light weight: 437 g vs 365 g Thin: 3.2" vs 3.1"
	Compare the Fujifilm FinePix S2950 vs the Olympus SP-560 UZ
Olympus SP-590 UZ 1 year newer	Significant advantages of the SP-590 UZ (vs the SP-560 UZ) Significantly more zoom: 26x vs 18x Much higher true resolution: 9.8 MP vs 8 MP Larger screen: 2.7" vs 2.5" Significant disadvantages of the SP-590 UZ (vs the SP-560 UZ) Shoots significantly slower: 6 fps vs 15 fps No RAW support common strengths of the SP-590 UZ and SP-560 UZ Fairly small: Prosumer size 116x84x81 mm vs Prosumer size 116x79x78 mm Light weight: 413 g vs 365 g Thin: 3.2" vs 3.1"
	Compare the SP-590 UZ vs the SP-560 UZ
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18 similar age	Significant advantages of the DMC-FZ18 (vs the SP-560 UZ) Much longer exposures: 60 seconds vs 4 seconds Significant disadvantages of the DMC-FZ18 (vs the SP-560 UZ) Shoots much slower: 3 fps vs 15 fps Smaller sensor: 1/2.5" 5.8x4.3mm vs 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm common strengths of the DMC-FZ18 and SP-560 UZ Fairly small: Prosumer size 118x75x88 mm vs Prosumer size 116x79x78 mm RAW support Light weight: 407 g vs 365 g
	Compare the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18 vs the Olympus SP-560 UZ

Generally, some of the advantages of the Olympus SP-560 UZ compared to entry-level DSLR competitors include: it has image stabilization (sensor shift vs none), shoots faster continuously (15 fps vs 3 fps), is significantly smaller (prosumer size 116x79x78 mm vs professional size 142x99x72 mm) and is significantly lighter (365 g vs 645 g).

However, on average it records lower quality movies (480p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 24fps), has a significantly smaller screen (2.5" vs 3.0"), has a slightly lower resolution screen (230k dots vs 920k dots), takes significantly lower resolution photos (8 MP vs 14.2 MP) and doesn't record movies in 24p.

Canon Rebel T2i 2 years newer $544 - $949 (body only) $649 - $867 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the T2i (vs the SP-560 UZ) Much larger sensor: APS-C 22.3x14.9mm vs 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm Much larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.5" Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 480p @ 30fps Significant disadvantages of the T2i (vs the SP-560 UZ) Shoots much slower: 3.7 fps vs 15 fps No image stabilization: None vs Sensor shift Significantly heavier: 530 g vs 365 g common strengths of the T2i and SP-560 UZ Very small: Prosumer size 129x98x62 mm vs Prosumer size 116x79x78 mm
	Compare the Canon EOS Rebel T2i vs the Olympus SP-560 UZ
Canon EOS Digital Rebel 4 years older	Significant advantages of the Rebel (vs the SP-560 UZ) Much larger sensor: APS-C 22.7x15.1mm vs 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm Has interchangeable lenses Has an optical viewfinder: Pentamirror vs Digital Significant disadvantages of the Rebel (vs the SP-560 UZ) Much smaller screen: 1.8" vs 2.5" Shoots much slower: 2.5 fps vs 15 fps No image stabilization: None vs Sensor shift common strengths of the Rebel and SP-560 UZ None found
	Compare the Canon EOS Digital Rebel vs the Olympus SP-560 UZ
Canon Rebel T3 3 years newer $333 (body only) $489 - $500 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the T3 (vs the SP-560 UZ) Much larger sensor: APS-C 22.2x14.7mm vs 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm Faster autofocus: Phase detection vs Contrast detection Significantly larger screen: 2.7" vs 2.5" Significant disadvantages of the T3 (vs the SP-560 UZ) Shoots much slower: 3 fps vs 15 fps No image stabilization: None vs Sensor shift Much larger: Professional size 130x100x78 mm vs Prosumer size 116x79x78 mm common strengths of the T3 and SP-560 UZ Light weight: 459 g vs 365 g
	Compare the Canon Rebel T3 vs the Olympus SP-560 UZ
Nikon D3100 3 years newer $500 - $547 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the D3100 (vs the SP-560 UZ) Much larger sensor: APS-C 23.1x15.4mm vs 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm Much larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.5" Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 24fps vs 480p @ 30fps Significant disadvantages of the D3100 (vs the SP-560 UZ) Shoots much slower: 3 fps vs 15 fps No image stabilization: None vs Sensor shift Significantly larger: Prosumer size 124x96x73 mm vs Prosumer size 116x79x78 mm common strengths of the D3100 and SP-560 UZ Fairly small: Prosumer size 124x96x73 mm vs Prosumer size 116x79x78 mm Light weight: 505 g vs 365 g
	Compare the Nikon D3100 vs the Olympus SP-560 UZ
Nikon D7000 3 years newer $1,000 - $1,197 (body only) $1,100 55-200mm lens	Significant advantages of the D7000 (vs the SP-560 UZ) Much larger sensor: APS-C 23.6x15.6mm vs 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm Much larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.5" Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 24fps vs 480p @ 30fps Significant disadvantages of the D7000 (vs the SP-560 UZ) Shoots much slower: 6 fps vs 15 fps No image stabilization: None vs Sensor shift Much larger: Professional size 132x105x77 mm vs Prosumer size 116x79x78 mm common strengths of the D7000 and SP-560 UZ None found
	Compare the Nikon D7000 vs the Olympus SP-560 UZ
Canon Rebel T3i 3 years newer $619 - $700 (body only) $745 - $1,000 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the T3i (vs the SP-560 UZ) Much larger sensor: APS-C 22.3x14.9mm vs 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm Much larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.5" Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 480p @ 30fps Significant disadvantages of the T3i (vs the SP-560 UZ) Shoots much slower: 3.7 fps vs 15 fps No image stabilization: None vs Sensor shift Much larger: Professional size 133x99x79 mm vs Prosumer size 116x79x78 mm common strengths of the T3i and SP-560 UZ None found
	Compare the Canon Rebel T3i vs the Olympus SP-560 UZ

Generally, some of the advantages of the Olympus SP-560 UZ compared to travel zoom competitors include: it has a slightly wider wide angle lens (27 mm vs 38 mm), has a slightly wider aperture (f/2.8 vs f/3.5), shoots faster continuously (15 fps vs 1.8 fps), slightly closer macro focusing (1 cm vs 4 cm) and has boost light sensitivity (6,400 ISO vs none).

However, on average it doesn't have a built-in GPS, records lower quality movies (480p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 30fps), has a much smaller screen (2.5" vs 3.0"), has a significantly lower resolution screen (230k dots vs 614k dots) and is significantly larger (prosumer size 116x79x78 mm vs compact 105x62x35 mm).

Samsung WB850F 4 years newer $480 - $535	Significant advantages of the WB850F (vs the SP-560 UZ) Has a GPS Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 60fps vs 480p @ 30fps Significantly better wide angle: 23 mm vs 27 mm Significant disadvantages of the WB850F (vs the SP-560 UZ) No RAW support No viewfinder: None vs Digital common strengths of the WB850F and SP-560 UZ Wide aperture: f/2.8 vs f/2.8
	Compare the Samsung WB850F vs the Olympus SP-560 UZ
Nikon Coolpix S9100 3 years newer $273 - $328	Significant advantages of the S9100 (vs the SP-560 UZ) Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 480p @ 30fps Much larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.5" Much higher resolution screen: 921k dots vs 230k dots Significant disadvantages of the S9100 (vs the SP-560 UZ) Significantly narrower aperture: f/3.5 vs f/2.8 No RAW support Shoots slower: 9.5 fps vs 15 fps common strengths of the S9100 and SP-560 UZ Fast continuous shooting: 9.5 fps vs 15 fps
	Compare the Nikon Coolpix S9100 vs the Olympus SP-560 UZ
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 1 year newer	Significant advantages of the DSC-H20 (vs the SP-560 UZ) Much larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.5" Much higher true resolution: 9.8 MP vs 8 MP Significantly smaller: Mid size 107x69x47 mm vs Prosumer size 116x79x78 mm Significant disadvantages of the DSC-H20 (vs the SP-560 UZ) Much worse wide angle: 38 mm vs 27 mm Significantly narrower aperture: f/3.5 vs f/2.8 Shoots much slower: 1.8 fps vs 15 fps common strengths of the DSC-H20 and SP-560 UZ None found
	Compare the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 vs the Olympus SP-560 UZ

Generally, some of the advantages of the Olympus SP-560 UZ compared to digicam competitors include: it has a built-in flash, has a much wider wide angle lens (27 mm vs 37 mm), has a significantly larger screen (2.5" vs 1.5"), has better image stabilization (sensor shift vs none) and takes significantly higher resolution photos (8 MP vs 3.9 MP).

However, on average it records lower quality movies (480p @ 30fps vs 720p @ 30fps), has a slightly lower resolution screen (230k dots vs 460k dots), is significantly larger (prosumer size 116x79x78 mm vs mid size 95x41x70 mm), has a slightly smaller sensor (1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm vs 1/1.8" 7.2x5.3mm) and doesn't take 3D photos.

HP Photosmart 812 5 years older	Significant advantages of the Photosmart 812 (vs the SP-560 UZ) Significantly smaller: Mid size 95x41x70 mm vs Prosumer size 116x79x78 mm Much larger sensor: 1/1.8" 7.2x5.3mm vs 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm Significant disadvantages of the Photosmart 812 (vs the SP-560 UZ) Much worse wide angle: 37 mm vs 27 mm Much smaller screen: 1.5" vs 2.5" Much lower true resolution: 3.9 MP vs 8 MP common strengths of the Photosmart 812 and SP-560 UZ Wide aperture: f/2.6 vs f/2.8 Viewfinders: Tunnel vs Digital
	Compare the HP Photosmart 812 vs the Olympus SP-560 UZ
Olympus SZ-11 3 years newer $358	Significant advantages of the SZ-11 (vs the SP-560 UZ) Much larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.5" Much higher true resolution: 9.8 MP vs 8 MP Takes 3D photos Significant disadvantages of the SZ-11 (vs the SP-560 UZ) No built-in flash No RAW support No viewfinder: None vs Digital common strengths of the SZ-11 and SP-560 UZ Great zoom: 20x vs 18x
	Compare the SZ-11 vs the SP-560 UZ