Olympus SZ-12 Alternatives
The SZ-12 is positioned #198 out of 244 in Small Sensor Superzoom cameras. Here is a brief overview of the SZ-12.
14MP
1/2.3"
226 grams
25-600mm (f3.0-6.9)

Portability
89 Imaging
37 Features
36 Overall
36
89 Imaging
37 Features
36 Overall
36
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
does have HDMI port
flash built-in
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic port
does not have headphone port
Down below are a few competitors to the Olympus SZ-12 listed by their total rating. It is possible to browse a full review of each camera or a comparison with the Olympus SZ-12 by clicking on the urls at the bottom of each camera card. You can press on the image to check out a visual comparison or follow this link to see all of them side by side.
#1 Panasonic ZS80
20MP
1/2.3"
327 grams
24-720mm (f3.3-6.4)

Portability
86 Imaging
47 Features
70 Overall
56
86 Imaging
47 Features
70 Overall
56
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
does have HDMI port
flash built-in
good battery (380 shots)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
does not have external mic port
does not have headphone port
external flash not possible

#2 Panasonic ZS70
20MP
1/2.3"
322 grams
24-720mm (f3.3-6.4)

Portability
87 Imaging
46 Features
70 Overall
55
87 Imaging
46 Features
70 Overall
55
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
does have HDMI port
flash built-in
good battery (380 shots)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
does not have external mic port
does not have headphone port
external flash not possible

#3 Canon SX740 HS
21MP
1/2.3"
299 grams
24-960mm (f3.3-6.9)

Portability
88 Imaging
48 Features
63 Overall
54
88 Imaging
48 Features
63 Overall
54
amazing zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
does have HDMI port
flash built-in
has a tilting screen
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
does not have external mic port
does not have headphone port
external flash not possible

#4 Sony HX99
18MP
1/2.3-inch
242 grams
24-720mm (f3.5-6.4)

Portability
91 Imaging
45 Features
67 Overall
53
91 Imaging
45 Features
67 Overall
53
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
does have HDMI port
flash built-in
good battery (360 shots)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
does not have external mic port
does not have headphone port
does not have Time Lapse recording

#5 Sony HX90V
18MP
1/2.3"
245 grams
24-720mm (f3.5-6.4)

Portability
91 Imaging
43 Features
63 Overall
51
91 Imaging
43 Features
63 Overall
51
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
does have HDMI port
flash built-in
good battery (360 shots)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
does not have external mic port
does not have headphone port
does not have Time Lapse recording

#6 Canon SX730 HS
20.3MP
1/2.3"
300 grams
24-960mm (f3.3-6.9)

Portability
88 Imaging
47 Features
59 Overall
51
88 Imaging
47 Features
59 Overall
51
amazing zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
does have HDMI port
flash built-in
has a tilting screen
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
does not have external mic port
does not have headphone port
does not have Time Lapse recording

#7 Panasonic ZS60
18MP
1/2.3"
282 grams
24-720mm (f3.3-6.4)

Portability
88 Imaging
44 Features
63 Overall
51
88 Imaging
44 Features
63 Overall
51
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
does have HDMI port
flash built-in
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic port
does not have headphone port

#8 Nikon A900
20MP
1/2.3"
289 grams
24-840mm (f3.4-6.9)

Portability
88 Imaging
46 Features
58 Overall
50
88 Imaging
46 Features
58 Overall
50
amazing zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
does have HDMI port
flash built-in
has a tilting screen
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic port
does not have headphone port

#9 Nikon A1000
16MP
1/2.3"
330 grams
24-840mm (f3.4-6.9)

Portability
86 Imaging
42 Features
64 Overall
50
86 Imaging
42 Features
64 Overall
50
amazing zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
does have HDMI port
flash built-in
has a tilting screen
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
does not have external mic port
does not have headphone port
external flash not possible
