Canon SX510 HS vs Olympus SZ-12

Its time to look more in depth at the Canon SX510 HS and Olympus SZ-12, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SX510 HS (12MP) and the SZ-12 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX510 HS was manufactured 20 months later than the SZ-12 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SX510 HS grades against the SZ-12 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX510 HS & Olympus SZ-12. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX510 HS Gallery & Olympus SZ-12 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX510 HS provides outside dimensions of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") along with a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-12 has dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX510 HS and Olympus SZ-12 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the SX510 HS versus the SZ-12.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX510 HS and SZ-12 is 80 and 89 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing just by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX510 HS and SZ-12.

As you can see, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Olympus SZ-12 to show greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The fresher SX510 HS will have an advantage in sensor innovation.