Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony a5000

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Olympus SZ-11 versus Sony a5000, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Sony. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the SZ-11 (14MP) and a5000 (20MP) and the SZ-11 (1/2.3") and a5000 (APS-C) use different sensor sizes.

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The SZ-11 was brought out 3 years prior to the a5000 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SZ-11 being a Compact camera and the Sony a5000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short introduction of how the SZ-11 grades versus the a5000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-11 and Sony Alpha a5000. The entire galleries are available at Olympus SZ-11 Gallery and Sony a5000 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus SZ-11 offers physical measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Sony a5000 has measurements of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Check out the Olympus SZ-11 versus Sony a5000 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the SZ-11 vs the a5000.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SZ-11 and a5000 is 89 and 89 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions just by going over specifications. The pic below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-11 and a5000.

To sum up, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SZ-11 due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Sony a5000 will offer extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged SZ-11 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.