Olympus 7010 vs Sony TX20

Here, we are matching up the Olympus 7010 and Sony TX20, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Sony. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the 7010 (12MP) and TX20 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 7010 was revealed 3 years before the TX20 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 7010 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX20 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick view of how the 7010 grades against the TX20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 7010 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20. The full galleries are provided at Olympus 7010 Gallery and Sony TX20 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus 7010 has outside dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Sony TX20 has proportions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Compare the Olympus 7010 and Sony TX20 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the 7010 against the TX20.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the 7010 and TX20 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes simply by looking at specifications. The pic here may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 7010 and TX20.

Plainly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Sony TX20 to resolve extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged 7010 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.