Nikon 1 S2 vs Olympus SZ-12

Here is a in-depth assessment of the Nikon 1 S2 vs Olympus SZ-12, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the 1 S2 (14.2MP) and the SZ-12 (14MP) is very close but the 1 S2 (1") and SZ-12 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The 1 S2 was introduced 2 years later than the SZ-12 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Nikon 1 S2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus SZ-12 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the 1 S2 matches up vs the SZ-12 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon 1 S2 and Olympus SZ-12. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon 1 S2 Gallery and Olympus SZ-12 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Nikon 1 S2 offers physical dimensions of 101mm x 61mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Olympus SZ-12 has specifications of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Look at the Nikon 1 S2 vs Olympus SZ-12 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the 1 S2 against the SZ-12.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 1 S2 and SZ-12 is 93 and 89 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing purely by researching technical specs. The photograph here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the 1 S2 and SZ-12.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The 1 S2 having a larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Nikon 1 S2 will provide you with more detail using its extra 0.2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The fresher 1 S2 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.