Testseek.com have collected 52 expert reviews of the Olympus SP-570 Ultra Zoom and the average rating is 73%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Olympus SP-570 Ultra Zoom.
June 2008
(73%)
52 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Some over-sharpening, full-resolution burst mode slow, electronic zoom fiddly for precise framing The Final Word Olympus SP-570UZ continues the trend of its past ultra-zooms, offering an enticing package for users looking for a larger lens. It isnt p...
Olympus SP-570UZ continues the trend of its past ultra-zooms, offering an enticing package for users looking for a larger lens. It isnt perfect — at times it can be sluggish and the pictures have some minor issues — but on the whole it does a...
Abstract: In its Ultra Zoom (UZ) models, Olympus appears to be trying to bridge the gap between digicams and DSLRs. But, until larger sensors are used in these cameras, a large gulf will remain. With the new 10-megapixel SP-570 UZ, it has taken a big step forwar...
A huge competition-battering zoom lens is the SP-570UZ’s reason for being, so it’s disappointing that it’s sluggish to respond - and for sharp images it's impossible to shoot handheld at maximum zoom. That aside, the camera is sturdy, feature-packed a...
Abstract: Slow shot. Looks and feels more SLR-like, but the speed and pictures dont. The SP-570 UZs design takes its inspiration from SLR cameras. Zoom is adjusted by twisting a lens ring, while a command dial on the top of the body adjusts exposure settin...
Great range of options, simple to use for novices, options for advanced users, good build quality
Price, electronic view finder not fantastic, needs xD-Picture Card (not supplied), battery life, image quality can suffer
Wide range of options and solid build quality are offset by image problems through the compromises needed to pack this much lens into this small a body...
Zoom range is broader than the others on test, tank-like build, ‘grown up’ zoom control, Raw+JPEG capture, optional teleconverter
The most expensive of the enthusiast models here, rechargeable batteries are an additional investment, as is a less popular and generally smaller capacity xD card
A camera that plants a foot in both the DSLR and compact digital camp. Its 20x zoom and super macro mode are superb, but handling could be improved and we’re not sure who this camera will ultimately appeal to. ...
Published: 2008-08-05, Author: Rod , review by: CNET.co.uk
Build quality; specifications; controls
Patchy image quality; sluggish response time
You can't argue with what the Olympus SP-570 UZ can do, only how well it does it. While it looks and feels a cut above the rest, its failings are typical of superzoom compacts in general, including sluggish responses, poor high ISO performance and len...
Abstract: Last year, Olympus launched the SP-550 UZ, which packed a record-breaking 18x zoom: the biggest ever to grace a compact camera. Panasonic and Fujifilm have subsequently matched this specification, but Olympus has edged out into the lead once again w...
