Olympus SZ-15 vs Ricoh CX5

Below is a in-depth comparison of the Olympus SZ-15 versus Ricoh CX5, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Ricoh. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SZ-15 (16MP) and CX5 (10MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SZ-15 was launched 24 months later than the CX5 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SZ-15 matches up versus the CX5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-15 & Ricoh CX5. The complete galleries are available at Olympus SZ-15 Gallery & Ricoh CX5 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-15 provides outer measurements of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Ricoh CX5 has proportions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the SZ-15 vs the CX5.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ-15 and CX5 is 88 and 92 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements just by reviewing technical specs. The visual here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-15 and CX5.

As you can tell, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Olympus SZ-15 to offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more modern SZ-15 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.