Olympus SP-560 UZ

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Likes

-Sturdy body - High ISO sensitivity - 18x optical zoom - Optical image stabilization - Simultaneous RAW and JPEG shooting - LCD’s smooth refresh rate - Great LCD - Perfect Fix technology - In-camera editing -Low noise and excellent dynamic range at ISO 50 and 100

Dislikes

-Long menus - Optical zoom doesn’t function with audio in Movie mode - Expensive -Slow autofocus system -Long processing time -Undersaturated and inaccurate colors -Disappointing resolution -Soft focus in videos -Obvious barrel distortion -Blue cast to ISO 1600 and 3200 photos -Long exposures show glowing spots in them

Conclusion 
Olympus’ newest ultra-zoom digital camera comes with face detection and a slightly wider, but still incredibly long lens. The Olympus SP-560UZ keeps some of its predecessor’s best features: a high-resolution 2.5-inch LCD screen, lots of great picture effects, and a sturdy body.

The 18x optical zoom lens is the headline feature, and it delivers with a nice range that can be used in almost any circumstance. The 8.1-megapixel SP-560 retails for $499, which is at the high end of what most consumers are willing to pay for a non-DSLR camera.

The Olympus SP-560UZ improves upon its predecessor, but still falls short of its competition. Its colors are inaccurate and there are still problems with basic features like focus and continuous shooting modes: they aren’t fast and the focus can be soft, especially in movies. In the end, there are more things to dislike about the SP-560 than there are to like. There are better ultra-zoom digital cameras out there for less expensive prices.