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Review summary: The Olympus SP-565 UZ is the latest addition to Olympus' now extensive line-up of ultra-zoom digital cameras. The star attraction of the SP 565 UZ is its 20x, 26-520mm zoom lens, covering everything from wide-angle landscapes to close-up action shots ...

Verdict: The Olympus SP-565 UZ feels more like a consolidation and evolution of existing big zoom products rather than a great leap forward, with a launch price that closely matches that of the SP-570UZ when introduced (with the just announced 26x zoom, 12 ...

Pros: 20x zoom lens, image stabilisation, comfortable to hold and easy to use, good for macro shots

Cons: Photos lack contrast, noticeable noise above ISO 200, noticeable barrel roll, images look soft

Verdict: The SP-565UZ packs a lot of useful features for manual photography, but its image quality doesn't cut the mustard. Consider this camera if image quality isn't your primary concern and you are just interested in its zoom and super-macro capabilities.

Review summary: The Olympus SP-565UZ is a super zoom camera with a 20x optical zoom lens. It has a range of advanced setting and controls. This camera is suited to anyone who sees photography as a hobby and needs a long lens to zoom in on distant subjects. Read my ...

Pros: Features - Design

Cons: Faster turn on time

Verdict: This is a typical super zoom digital camera. I found very few negative points and it is able to handle most situations. It has plenty of features to get to grips with and is well worth considering if you are looking for a camera with extra zoom power.

Review summary: This 10 MP ultra zoom camera from Olympus can be a good choice for amateurs.

Pros: 20x optical zoom, Dual Image Stabilisation, Good range of scene modes, Good Macro and Super Macro performance, Minimal shutter lag, Guide Mode, EVP with Diopter adjustment. Good flash range

Cons: ISO 3200 & 6400, Burst mode and Pre-Capture only available at 5 MP or below, Evident noise in most pictures, High barrel distortion at wide angle, Soft corners at telephoto, Confusing Menu system

Verdict: Overall, the design is good but still lacks the refinement of earlier ultra zoom models from Olympus

Review summary: olympus sp-565 ultra zoom review: With 20x optical zoom and a tiny footprint, the SP-565 UZ is a competent superzoom, let down by some lens and picture issues.

Pros: Compact and lightweight for a superzoom, Extensive scene modes and intuitive menus, Included camera pouch! Oh joy of joys!

Cons: Distortion and fringing clearly apparent

Verdict: The SP-565UZ is certainly the pick of the bunch from Olympus' superzoom range, but it's not without significant lens problems. It's an attractive package though, and shouldn't be discounted if you're looking for a compact alternative to a dSLR.