Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus 1

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Olympus SZ-11 and Olympus 1, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are sold by Olympus. The resolution of the SZ-11 (14MP) and the 1 (12MP) is fairly close but the SZ-11 (1/2.3") and 1 (1/1.7") come with different sensor measurements.

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The SZ-11 was released 3 years before the 1 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SZ-11 being a Compact camera and the Olympus 1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SZ-11 scores versus the 1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-11 and Olympus Stylus 1. The complete galleries are available at Olympus SZ-11 Gallery and Olympus 1 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-11 has exterior dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Olympus 1 has sizing of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SZ-11 and Olympus 1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the SZ-11 versus the 1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SZ-11 and 1 is 89 and 79 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions purely by researching specs. The image here should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-11 and 1.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SZ-11 due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Olympus SZ-11 will provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SZ-11 will be behind in sensor innovation.