Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony NEX-5T

Following is a extended overview of the Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony NEX-5T, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SZ-10 (14MP) and the NEX-5T (16MP) is very well matched but the SZ-10 (1/2.3") and NEX-5T (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The SZ-10 was brought out 3 years earlier than the NEX-5T which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SZ-10 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the SZ-10 matches up versus the NEX-5T in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-10 and Sony Alpha NEX-5T. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-10 Gallery and Sony NEX-5T Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-10 features exterior measurements of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Sony NEX-5T has sizing of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Compare the Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony NEX-5T in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the SZ-10 versus the NEX-5T.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SZ-10 and NEX-5T is 90 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes just by checking a spec sheet. The pic below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-10 and NEX-5T.

As you can see, each of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SZ-10 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony NEX-5T will give more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged SZ-10 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.