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Olympus SZ-12 vs Olympus SP-100

Portability
89
Imaging
37
Features
36
Overall
36
Olympus SZ-12 front
 
Olympus Stylus SP-100 front
Portability
63
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Olympus SZ-12 vs Olympus SP-100 Key Specs

Olympus SZ-12
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
  • Introduced January 2012
Olympus SP-100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 594g - 122 x 91 x 133mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Olympus SZ-12 vs Olympus SP-100 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Olympus SZ-12 versus Olympus SP-100, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are manufactured by Olympus. The image resolution of the SZ-12 (14MP) and the SP-100 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SZ-12 was unveiled 3 years earlier than the SP-100 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus SZ-12 being a Compact camera and the Olympus SP-100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SZ-12 matches up vs the SP-100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-12 over the Olympus SP-100

 SZ-12 SP-100 

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-100 over the Olympus SZ-12

 SP-100 SZ-12 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2012Newer by 25 months
Focus manually More accurate focus

Common features in the Olympus SZ-12 and Olympus SP-100

 SZ-12 SP-100 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution460k460kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Olympus SZ-12 vs Olympus SP-100 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-12 has got physical measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-100 has dimensions of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") having a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SZ-12 versus Olympus SP-100 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the SZ-12 versus the SP-100.

Olympus SZ-12 vs Olympus SP-100 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-12 and SP-100 is 89 and 63 respectively.

Olympus SZ-12 vs Olympus SP-100 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-12 vs Olympus SP-100 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions purely by going over a spec sheet. The pic here might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-12 and SP-100.

As you can see, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Olympus SP-100 to offer more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged SZ-12 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus SZ-12 vs Olympus SP-100 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-12 vs Olympus SP-100 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-12 vs Olympus SP-100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-12 Portrait photography details
Olympus SP-100 Portrait photography details
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MP count good (14 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
44
manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
provides face detection focusing
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-12 Street photography advice
Olympus SP-100 Street photography advice
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (226 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (594 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-12 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus SP-100 as a Sports photography camera
40
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
low fps (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (220 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
53
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-12 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus SP-100 as a Travel photography camera
65
lighter than others (226g)
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
low battery (220 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
53
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (594 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-12 Landscape photography details
Olympus SP-100 Landscape photography details
40
quite wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low battery (220 per charge)
lack of Timelapse recording
47
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-12 Vlogging highlights
Olympus SP-100 Vlogging highlights
31
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
lighter than others (226 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
29
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external microphone socket
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
more heavy than competition in class (594g)
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Olympus SZ-12 vs Olympus SP-100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-12 and Olympus SP-100
 Olympus SZ-12Olympus Stylus SP-100
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus SZ-12 Olympus Stylus SP-100
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-01-10 2014-01-29
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focus range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT Color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 920 thousand dots
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1700 secs 1/1700 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Fill-in, Off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 226g (0.50 lbs) 594g (1.31 lbs)
Physical dimensions 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") 122 x 91 x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 shots 330 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50B LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $350 $400