Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony TX1

Here is a detailed analysis of the Olympus XZ-10 and Sony TX1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the XZ-10 (12MP) and the TX1 (10MP) is relatively close but the XZ-10 (1/2.3") and TX1 (1/2.4") boast different sensor measurements.

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The XZ-10 was announced 3 years later than the TX1 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus XZ-10 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the XZ-10 scores against the TX1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus XZ-10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1. The whole galleries are available at Olympus XZ-10 Gallery and Sony TX1 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus XZ-10 features exterior 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 TX1 has proportions of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Check the Olympus XZ-10 and Sony TX1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the XZ-10 against the TX1.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the XZ-10 and TX1 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing merely by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph here may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the XZ-10 and TX1.

As you can see, both of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The XZ-10 having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Olympus XZ-10 will provide you with greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The younger XZ-10 provides an advantage in sensor tech.