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Olympus SZ-12 vs Olympus XZ-10

Portability
89
Imaging
37
Features
36
Overall
36
Olympus SZ-12 front
 
Olympus Stylus XZ-10 front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
44

Olympus SZ-12 vs Olympus XZ-10 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 XZ-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F1.8-2.7) lens
  • 221g - 102 x 61 x 34mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Olympus SZ-12 vs Olympus XZ-10 Overview

Below is a complete comparison of the Olympus SZ-12 vs Olympus XZ-10, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are manufactured by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SZ-12 (14MP) and the XZ-10 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SZ-12 was released 12 months before the XZ-10 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SZ-12 matches up vs the XZ-10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-12 over the Olympus XZ-10

 SZ-12 XZ-10 

Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-10 over the Olympus SZ-12

 XZ-10 SZ-12 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2012More recent by 12 months
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display resolution920k460kClearer display (+460k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus SZ-12 and Olympus XZ-10

 SZ-12 XZ-10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Olympus SZ-12 vs Olympus XZ-10 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus SZ-12 has got exterior 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 XZ-10 has measurements of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the SZ-12 compared to the XZ-10.

Olympus SZ-12 vs Olympus XZ-10 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-12 and XZ-10 is 89 and 91 respectively.

Olympus SZ-12 vs Olympus XZ-10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-12 vs Olympus XZ-10 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements only by going through a spec sheet. The visual here will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-12 and XZ-10.

As you can see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Olympus SZ-12 to produce more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The older SZ-12 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus SZ-12 vs Olympus XZ-10 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-12 vs Olympus XZ-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-12 vs Olympus XZ-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-12 Portrait photography information
Olympus XZ-10 Portrait photography information
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sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
supports face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
45
has manual focus
comes with face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-12 Street photography info
Olympus XZ-10 Street photography info
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (226 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors in class (221g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-12 Sports photography details
Olympus XZ-10 Sports photography details
40
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (220 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-12 Travel photography highlights
Olympus XZ-10 Travel photography highlights
65
lighter than competitors (226 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
not so great battery (220 per charge)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
60
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (221 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-12 Landscape photography advice
Olympus XZ-10 Landscape photography advice
40
rather wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
not so great battery (220 shots)
lack of Time Lapse recording
53
has manual focus
reasonably wide (26mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SZ-12
Vlogging with Olympus XZ-10
31
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors (226 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic port
35
reasonably wide (26mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no external mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (221 grams)
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Olympus SZ-12 vs Olympus XZ-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-12 and Olympus XZ-10
 Olympus SZ-12Olympus Stylus XZ-10
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus SZ-12 Olympus Stylus XZ-10
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-01-10 2013-01-30
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 35
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/1.8-2.7
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1700 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless
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 (30 fps, 18Mbps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps, 9Mbps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 226g (0.50 lb) 221g (0.49 lb)
Physical dimensions 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") 102 x 61 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 shots 240 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B Li-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $350 $428