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 
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#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
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes#2 Panasonic ZS70
20MP
1/2.3"
322 grams
24-720mm (f3.3-6.4)
Portability
87 Imaging
47 Features
70 Overall
56
87 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
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide#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
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms#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
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban#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
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images#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
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month#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
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards#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
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video#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
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