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Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony WX5

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