Olympus SZ-12 vs Olympus SP-100

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.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-12 and Olympus Stylus SP-100. The full galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-12 Gallery and Olympus SP-100 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.