Olympus E-510 vs Sony TX7

Lets look much closer at the Olympus E-510 vs Sony TX7, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the E-510 (10MP) and the TX7 (10MP) is very similar but the E-510 (Four Thirds) and TX7 (1/2.4") offer different sensor sizing.

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The E-510 was launched 3 years before the TX7 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-510 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony TX7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the E-510 scores against the TX7 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus E-510 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-510 Gallery and Sony TX7 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus E-510 provides outside measurements of 136mm x 92mm x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") having a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs) and the Sony TX7 has specifications of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the E-510 versus the TX7.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the E-510 and TX7 is 69 and 95 respectively.

Usually, its hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specifications. The image underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the E-510 and TX7.

Plainly, the two cameras provide the same MP but different sensor dimensions. The E-510 offers the larger sensor which should make achieving bokeh less difficult. The more aged E-510 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.