Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony TF1

In this article, we are evaluating the Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony TF1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SZ-10 (14MP) and the TF1 (16MP) is very comparable and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SZ-10 was unveiled 3 years prior to the TF1 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a short summation of how the SZ-10 grades vs the TF1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-10 Gallery and Sony TF1 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-10 has got outer dimensions of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Sony TF1 has proportions of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the SZ-10 against the TF1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-10 and TF1 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions purely by seeing a spec sheet. The picture here should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-10 and TF1.

Clearly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony TF1 to show more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged SZ-10 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.