Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony TX20

Below, we are evaluating the Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony TX20, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SZ-11 (14MP) and the TX20 (16MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SZ-11 was announced 7 months earlier than the TX20 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SZ-11 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX20 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SZ-11 grades vs the TX20 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-11 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-11 Gallery and Sony TX20 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus SZ-11 offers external measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Sony TX20 has specifications of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony TX20 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the SZ-11 compared to the TX20.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-11 and TX20 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Often, it's hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements just by looking at specifications. The photograph below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-11 and TX20.

To sum up, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Sony TX20 to resolve greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos much more aggressively. The older SZ-11 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.