Olympus E-510 vs Sony TX1

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Olympus E-510 and Sony TX1, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the E-510 (10MP) and the TX1 (10MP) is relatively similar but the E-510 (Four Thirds) and TX1 (1/2.4") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-510 was manufactured 20 months earlier than the TX1 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-510 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the E-510 matches up vs the TX1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-510 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus E-510 Gallery & Sony TX1 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-510 has outer dimensions of 136mm x 92mm x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") with a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs) while the Sony TX1 has measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the E-510 compared to the TX1.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the E-510 and TX1 is 69 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specifications. The image here may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-510 and TX1.

Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact resolution albeit not the same sensor sizes. The E-510 has got the bigger sensor which will make obtaining shallow DOF less difficult. The more aged E-510 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.