Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony TX20

Let's look more closely at the Olympus FE-3010 versus Sony TX20, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Olympus and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the FE-3010 (12MP) and TX20 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FE-3010 was released 4 years earlier than the TX20 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the FE-3010 scores vs the TX20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus FE-3010 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-3010 Gallery and Sony TX20 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-3010 has got physical measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 108 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Sony TX20 has measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Compare the Olympus FE-3010 versus Sony TX20 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the FE-3010 versus the TX20.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-3010 and TX20 is 97 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements merely by viewing specs. The photograph below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-3010 and TX20.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sony TX20 to render more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The older FE-3010 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.