Olympus 8010 vs Sony TX20

The following is a extended overview of the Olympus 8010 and Sony TX20, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the 8010 (13MP) and the TX20 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 8010 was revealed 3 years before the TX20 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus 8010 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX20 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going into a full comparison, here is a short summary of how the 8010 grades vs the TX20 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus 8010 Gallery & Sony TX20 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 8010 offers external dimensions of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Sony TX20 has dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Examine the Olympus 8010 and Sony TX20 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the 8010 compared to the TX20.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the 8010 and TX20 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions simply by researching a spec sheet. The image here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the 8010 and TX20.

Clearly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Sony TX20 to render extra detail because of its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged 8010 will be behind in sensor tech.