Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony TX5

Let's look more closely at the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony TX5, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) and TX5 (10MP) and the SZ-31MR iHS (1/2.3") and TX5 (1/2.4") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The SZ-31MR iHS was introduced 24 months later than the TX5 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony TX5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SZ-31MR iHS scores vs the TX5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SZ-31MR iHS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery & Sony TX5 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus SZ-31MR iHS enjoys outer dimensions 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 TX5 has specifications of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony TX5 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the SZ-31MR iHS vs the TX5.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-31MR iHS and TX5 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing only by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-31MR iHS and TX5.

Clearly, both of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SZ-31MR iHS using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS will resolve greater detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The fresher SZ-31MR iHS should have a benefit in sensor innovation.