Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony RX100 V

Following is a in depth comparison of the Olympus SZ-15 versus Sony RX100 V, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the SZ-15 (16MP) and the RX100 V (20MP) is relatively well matched but the SZ-15 (1/2.3") and RX100 V (1") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The SZ-15 was released 4 years before the RX100 V which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SZ-15 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 V being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the SZ-15 scores against the RX100 V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SZ-15 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-15 Gallery and Sony RX100 V Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus SZ-15 provides outer dimensions of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 V has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Check out the Olympus SZ-15 versus Sony RX100 V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the SZ-15 vs the RX100 V.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ-15 and RX100 V is 88 and 89 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes merely by looking at specs. The picture here should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-15 and RX100 V.

All in all, both of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SZ-15 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Sony RX100 V will give you greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged SZ-15 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.