Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic FS12

Here is a complete overview of the Olympus SZ-11 and Panasonic FS12, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SZ-11 (14MP) and the FS12 (12MP) is very well matched and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SZ-11 was unveiled 2 years later than the FS12 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SZ-11 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FS12 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SZ-11 grades versus the FS12 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-11 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-11 Gallery & Panasonic FS12 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera often, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-11 offers exterior dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Panasonic FS12 has dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the SZ-11 against the FS12.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-11 and FS12 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading through specifications. The graphic here should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-11 and FS12.

Plainly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Olympus SZ-11 to resolve more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos far more aggressively. The more recent SZ-11 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.