Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony W620

Here, we are comparing the Olympus SZ-10 versus Sony W620, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SZ-10 (14MP) and the W620 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SZ-10 was launched 11 months prior to the W620 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SZ-10 matches up against the W620 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620. The complete galleries are available at Olympus SZ-10 Gallery and Sony W620 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-10 has outside 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) and the Sony W620 has dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SZ-10 versus Sony W620 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the SZ-10 vs the W620.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-10 and W620 is 90 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements just by seeing technical specs. The photograph below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-10 and W620.

As you have seen, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution and you should expect comparable quality of photos though you would want to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The older SZ-10 will be behind in sensor innovation.