Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony HX5

The following is a detailed assessment of the Olympus XZ-10 and Sony HX5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the XZ-10 (12MP) and the HX5 (10MP) is very similar but the XZ-10 (1/2.3") and HX5 (1/2.4") feature different sensor sizing.

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The XZ-10 was released 2 years after the HX5 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the XZ-10 scores vs the HX5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus XZ-10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus XZ-10 Gallery and Sony HX5 Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus XZ-10 has external dimensions of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Sony HX5 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Check out the Olympus XZ-10 and Sony HX5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the XZ-10 against the HX5.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the XZ-10 and HX5 is 91 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specifications. The picture underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the XZ-10 and HX5.

Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The XZ-10 featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Olympus XZ-10 will deliver more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The younger XZ-10 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.