Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony WX5

Its time to take a deeper look at the Olympus SZ-30MR versus Sony WX5, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the SZ-30MR (16MP) and WX5 (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SZ-30MR was revealed 8 months later than the WX5 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief view of how the SZ-30MR grades versus the WX5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-30MR and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The full galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery and Sony WX5 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-30MR features physical measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Sony WX5 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

See the Olympus SZ-30MR versus Sony WX5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the SZ-30MR against the WX5.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-30MR and WX5 is 89 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing only by going through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-30MR and WX5.

As you can see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Olympus SZ-30MR to show extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more modern SZ-30MR provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.