Olympus SZ-12 vs Olympus SP-820UZ

On this page, we will be reviewing the Olympus SZ-12 versus Olympus SP-820UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are created by Olympus. The resolution of the SZ-12 (14MP) and the SP-820UZ (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SZ-12 was launched 7 months earlier than the SP-820UZ so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a simple view of how the SZ-12 matches up vs the SP-820UZ with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-12 & Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ. The complete galleries are available at Olympus SZ-12 Gallery & Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-12 has external dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Olympus SP-820UZ has sizing of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SZ-12 versus Olympus SP-820UZ in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the SZ-12 vs the SP-820UZ.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-12 and SP-820UZ is 89 and 69 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements purely by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-12 and SP-820UZ.

As you can see, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP so you can expect comparable quality of images though you should take the launch date of the cameras into account. The older SZ-12 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.