Nikon P330 vs Olympus SZ-12

Here is a extensive overview of the Nikon P330 versus Olympus SZ-12, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the P330 (12MP) and the SZ-12 (14MP) is very well matched but the P330 (1/1.7") and SZ-12 (1/2.3") use different sensor dimensions.

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The P330 was launched 14 months later than the SZ-12 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple view of how the P330 grades vs the SZ-12 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P330 and Olympus SZ-12. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon P330 Gallery and Olympus SZ-12 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon P330 offers outer measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-12 has sizing 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 P330 versus Olympus SZ-12 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the P330 versus the SZ-12.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P330 and SZ-12 is 92 and 89 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing simply by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the P330 and SZ-12.

As you can see, the 2 cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The P330 because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Olympus SZ-12 will give more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The newer P330 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.