Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony QX10

The following is a in depth analysis of the Olympus SZ-15 and Sony QX10, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Lens-style by competitors Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the SZ-15 (16MP) and the QX10 (18MP) is very close and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SZ-15 was introduced 2 months earlier than the QX10 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SZ-15 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera.

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SZ-15 matches up versus the QX10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-15 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-15 Gallery and Sony QX10 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-15 provides outside 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 Sony QX10 has dimensions of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SZ-15 and Sony QX10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the SZ-15 and the QX10.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-15 and QX10 is 88 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specifications. The picture underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-15 and QX10.

Plainly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Sony QX10 to provide you with extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively.