Olympus 1 vs Sony TX5

Here, we will be analyzing the Olympus 1 versus Sony TX5, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the 1 (12MP) and the TX5 (10MP) is relatively close but the 1 (1/1.7") and TX5 (1/2.4") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The 1 was brought out 3 years after the TX5 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony TX5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the 1 matches up versus the TX5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5. The entire galleries are available at Olympus 1 Gallery and Sony TX5 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus 1 has got physical measurements of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 402 grams (0.89 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).

Check the Olympus 1 versus Sony TX5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the 1 and the TX5.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the 1 and TX5 is 79 and 96 respectively.

Often, it is hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes only by researching specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 1 and TX5.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The 1 because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Olympus 1 will provide you with greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more recent 1 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.