Olympus SZ-12 vs Olympus 7000

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Olympus SZ-12 versus Olympus 7000, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are built by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SZ-12 (14MP) and the 7000 (12MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SZ-12 was revealed 3 years later than the 7000 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the SZ-12 grades against the 7000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SZ-12 and Olympus Stylus 7000. The full galleries are available at Olympus SZ-12 Gallery and Olympus 7000 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus SZ-12 provides outside measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Olympus 7000 has specifications of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SZ-12 versus Olympus 7000 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the SZ-12 vs the 7000.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ-12 and 7000 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements simply by checking technical specs. The visual underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-12 and 7000.

As you can tell, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Olympus SZ-12 to give greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots far more aggressively. The younger SZ-12 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.