Olympus SZ-12 vs Olympus SH-1

Below, we will be contrasting the Olympus SZ-12 vs Olympus SH-1, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are created by Olympus. The image resolution of the SZ-12 (14MP) and the SH-1 (16MP) is relatively close and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SZ-12 was introduced 3 years prior to the SH-1 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SZ-12 grades versus the SH-1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SZ-12 & Olympus Stylus SH-1. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SZ-12 Gallery & Olympus SH-1 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus SZ-12 features outside 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 SH-1 has measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the SZ-12 vs the SH-1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ-12 and SH-1 is 89 and 88 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing just by researching technical specs. The visual underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-12 and SH-1.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the Olympus SH-1 to provide you with more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The older SZ-12 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.