Olympus 7030 vs Sony TX20

Following is a thorough review of the Olympus 7030 vs Sony TX20, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the 7030 (14MP) and the TX20 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 7030 was manufactured 3 years prior to the TX20 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus 7030 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX20 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the 7030 matches up against the TX20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus 7030 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus 7030 Gallery and Sony TX20 Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus 7030 provides outside measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Sony TX20 has proportions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

See the Olympus 7030 vs Sony TX20 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the 7030 compared to the TX20.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 7030 and TX20 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading technical specs. The pic below will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 7030 and TX20.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony TX20 to offer you extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics more aggressively. The more aged 7030 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.