Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony TX66

Here, we will be analyzing the Olympus SZ-15 versus Sony TX66, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SZ-15 (16MP) and the TX66 (18MP) is relatively close and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SZ-15 was manufactured 16 months after the TX66 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SZ-15 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX66 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the SZ-15 scores against the TX66 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SZ-15 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-15 Gallery and Sony TX66 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-15 has got physical 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 TX66 has proportions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") having a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the SZ-15 compared to the TX66.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-15 and TX66 is 88 and 97 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes merely by viewing specifications. The image underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-15 and TX66.

To sum up, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony TX66 to render greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more recent SZ-15 will have an advantage in sensor tech.