Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony WX5

Following is a extensive assessment of the Olympus SZ-15 versus Sony WX5, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the SZ-15 (16MP) and WX5 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SZ-15 was launched 2 years after the WX5 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SZ-15 matches up vs the WX5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-15 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-15 Gallery & Sony WX5 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-15 enjoys physical measurements of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Sony WX5 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the SZ-15 and the WX5.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-15 and WX5 is 88 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading specifications. The picture underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-15 and WX5.

Plainly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Olympus SZ-15 to offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The younger SZ-15 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.