Olympus SZ-12 vs Sony WX5

On this page, we will be looking at the Olympus SZ-12 vs Sony WX5, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SZ-12 (14MP) and the WX5 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SZ-12 was launched 19 months after the WX5 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the SZ-12 matches up versus the WX5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-12 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-12 Gallery & Sony WX5 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus SZ-12 has got 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) whilst the Sony WX5 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the SZ-12 versus the WX5.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ-12 and WX5 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading specs. The image here will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-12 and WX5.

All in all, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Olympus SZ-12 to offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The younger SZ-12 provides an advantage in sensor tech.