Olympus SZ-12 vs Olympus 550WP

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Olympus SZ-12 and Olympus 550WP, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both produced by Olympus. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the SZ-12 (14MP) and 550WP (10MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SZ-12 was announced 3 years later than the 550WP and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the SZ-12 scores against the 550WP in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-12 & Olympus Stylus 550WP. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SZ-12 Gallery & Olympus 550WP Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-12 comes with exterior 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 550WP has dimensions of 94mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the SZ-12 vs the 550WP.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-12 and 550WP is 89 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements only by reading through technical specs. The visual below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-12 and 550WP.

As you can tell, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Olympus SZ-12 to give you greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The newer SZ-12 will have a benefit in sensor tech.