Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony WX5

Following is a in depth overview of the Olympus SZ-11 and Sony WX5, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the SZ-11 (14MP) and the WX5 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SZ-11 was unveiled 13 months after the WX5 making them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise overview of how the SZ-11 grades vs the WX5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-11 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The full galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-11 Gallery and Sony WX5 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-11 has external dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst 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).

Take a look at the Olympus SZ-11 and Sony WX5 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the SZ-11 against the WX5.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ-11 and WX5 is 89 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to see the gap between sensor sizes only by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-11 and WX5.

As you can see, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus SZ-11 to offer you more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more recent SZ-11 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.