Canon S120 vs Olympus SZ-12

The following is a in-depth analysis of the Canon S120 vs Olympus SZ-12, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the S120 (12MP) and the SZ-12 (14MP) is fairly close but the S120 (1/1.7") and SZ-12 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The S120 was released 23 months after the SZ-12 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the S120 grades vs the SZ-12 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot S120 & Olympus SZ-12. The complete galleries are available at Canon S120 Gallery & Olympus SZ-12 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon S120 features external measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 217 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-12 has proportions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the S120 and the SZ-12.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S120 and SZ-12 is 92 and 89 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions only by looking through a spec sheet. The image underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S120 and SZ-12.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The S120 because of its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Olympus SZ-12 will render more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images much more aggressively. The newer S120 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.