Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus SZ-12

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Olympus SZ-11 and Olympus SZ-12, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are offered by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SZ-11 (14MP) and the SZ-12 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SZ-11 was brought out 5 months before the SZ-12 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SZ-11 matches up vs the SZ-12 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SZ-11 & Olympus SZ-12. The entire galleries are available at Olympus SZ-11 Gallery & Olympus SZ-12 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-11 comes with external dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 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).

Examine the Olympus SZ-11 and Olympus SZ-12 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the SZ-11 and the SZ-12.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-11 and SZ-12 is 89 and 89 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements merely by looking through specifications. The photograph below might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-11 and SZ-12.

Plainly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of images however you have to factor the launch date of the cameras into account.