Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony TF1

Here, we are analyzing the Olympus XZ-10 and Sony TF1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Olympus and Sony. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the XZ-10 (12MP) and TF1 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The XZ-10 was unveiled 4 months prior to the TF1 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short highlight of how the XZ-10 matches up vs the TF1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus XZ-10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1. The full galleries are provided at Olympus XZ-10 Gallery and Sony TF1 Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus XZ-10 comes with physical 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) and the Sony TF1 has measurements of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Compare the Olympus XZ-10 and Sony TF1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the XZ-10 and the TF1.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the XZ-10 and TF1 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements simply by checking out technical specs. The graphic below may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the XZ-10 and TF1.

As you have seen, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony TF1 to produce more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images way more aggressively.