Olympus SP-560UZ Test (Bridge Camera)


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Olympus SP-560UZ
Test score: B Above average
The score of B is reached using 8 different tests on the Olympus SP-560UZ (s).
Average score of all digital cameras: B.
Product specs: Camera Type: Bridge Camera; Resolution: 8 MP; Optical Zoom: 18x; Weight: 365g; Memory Card Type: xD - Picture Card; LCD Screen Size: 2.50"; Microphone; Autofocus; Flash Modes: Red Eye ... more info
 
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CNET.co.uk
Publication date 4/2008
Single test
"Good" (6,6 out of 10 points)
CNet.co.uk believes that the 560 UZ does make some improvement over the previous 550 UZ model but also suffers from many of the same problems.
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Cameras.co.uk
Publication date 1/2008
Single test
77 out of 100 points Value for money: 7 out of 10 points
"Perhaps I have been a bit harsh in my assessment of the Olympus SP-560, but I am disappointed by the quality of some of my test shots. The camera has plenty of features and I am sure its long lens will appeal to many. "
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ThinkCamera
Publication date 1/2008
Single test
7 out of 10 points Value for money: 6 out of 10 points
"... a major plus is the powerful and clear telephoto lens that should appeal to twitchers and nosey snappers who like to be right into the action without having to stir themselves too much."
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Computer Shopper
Issue 2/2008
Single test
4 out of 5 stars
"Image quality tests revealed a significant improvement over the SP-550. Detail was much better than the small jump from 7 to 8 megapixels would suggest ..."
 
Digital Photography Review
Publication date 12/2007
Single test
"Recommended" Value for money: 8 out of 10 points
"... Ultimately, it's a perfectly capable camera with a very nice body and a comprehensive feature set. The problem is, so are its rivals. Another cautious, rather than wholehearted, recommendation."
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TrustedReviews
Publication date 12/2007
Single test
9 out of 10 points Value for money: 8 out of 10 points "Recommended"
"... Outstanding design and handling, good performance and a huge degree of versatility make it a superb tool for the keen hobbyist. Image quality is at least as good as its main rivals, and the inclusion of RAW mode means that you can get the best from your photos. ..."
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Summary of Olympus SP-560UZ



Computer Shopper magazine put the Olympus SP-560UZ bridge camera under observation and was fairly impressed, awarding it 4 out of 5 stars.
The bridge camera was reviewed by 8 magazines with special attention paid to performance, and came away with mostly good reviews.
The best review that the Olympus SP-560UZ could rack up was 87%, which was given by What Digital Camera magazine in Awards/2007. Digital Photo magazine gave the product a score of "Average results" (3 out of 5 stars) in issue 11/2007, which was the lowest score it received.
The Olympus SP-560UZ was also able to walk away with the "Recommended" (What Digital Camera Awards/2007) prize.