Olympus 1 vs Sony TX1

In this article, we are evaluating the Olympus 1 and Sony TX1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the 1 (12MP) and the TX1 (10MP) is very close but the 1 (1/1.7") and TX1 (1/2.4") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The 1 was manufactured 4 years after the TX1 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the 1 matches up vs the TX1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus 1 Gallery and Sony TX1 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 1 provides exterior measurements of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") with a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Sony TX1 has dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Look at the Olympus 1 and Sony TX1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the 1 vs the TX1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the 1 and TX1 is 79 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes simply by viewing technical specs. The pic underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the 1 and TX1.

As you have seen, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The 1 because of its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Olympus 1 will render more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more recent 1 will have an advantage in sensor technology.