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Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony WX5

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
36
Overall
36
Olympus SZ-10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony WX5 Key Specs

Olympus SZ-10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-4.4) lens
  • 215g - 106 x 67 x 38mm
  • Announced February 2011
Sony WX5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 146g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Revealed July 2010
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony WX5 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Olympus SZ-10 versus Sony WX5, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SZ-10 (14MP) and the WX5 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SZ-10 was manufactured 8 months after the WX5 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SZ-10 matches up versus the WX5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-10 over the Sony WX5

 SZ-10 WX5 
RevealedFebruary 2011July 2010More modern by 8 months
Screen dimensions3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Olympus SZ-10

 WX5 SZ-10 
Screen resolution461k460kSharper screen (+1k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SZ-10 and Sony WX5

 SZ-10 WX5 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony WX5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-10 offers outside dimensions 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 WX5 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SZ-10 versus Sony WX5 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the SZ-10 and the WX5.

Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony WX5 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SZ-10 and WX5 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony WX5 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony WX5 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes just by going over technical specs. The pic below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-10 and WX5.

As you have seen, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Olympus SZ-10 to deliver greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The newer SZ-10 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony WX5 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony WX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony WX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 Portrait photography features
Sony WX5 Portrait photography features
33
good resolution (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
21
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 Street photography features
Sony WX5 Street photography features
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (215 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX5 as a Sports photography camera
40
amazing zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery (220 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
34
image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 Travel photography advice
Sony WX5 Travel photography advice
65
lighter than competitors in class (215 grams)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
long reach (504mm)
does not have Timelapse function
terrible battery (220 per charge)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
58
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 Landscape photography advice
Sony WX5 Landscape photography advice
40
relatively wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
terrible battery (220 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse function
37
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (2.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
no manual exposure
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX5 as a Vlogging camera
31
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focusing
lighter than competitors in class (215 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone support
32
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external mic jack
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony WX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-10 and Sony WX5
 Olympus SZ-10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus SZ-10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-02-08 2010-07-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III+ Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-4.4 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.8"
Screen resolution 460k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.10 m 5.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 215g (0.47 lbs) 146g (0.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 106 x 67 x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-50B NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $300 $250