Olympus SZ-12 vs Panasonic FX75

Below is a extensive overview of the Olympus SZ-12 and Panasonic FX75, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SZ-12 (14MP) and the FX75 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SZ-12 was brought out 20 months later than the FX75 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a short summation of how the SZ-12 grades against the FX75 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-12 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-12 Gallery & Panasonic FX75 Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-12 comes with exterior measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Panasonic FX75 has sizing of 103mm x 55mm x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SZ-12 and Panasonic FX75 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the SZ-12 against the FX75.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ-12 and FX75 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements just by reading through technical specs. The visual underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-12 and FX75.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP so you can expect similar quality of photos however you really should consider the age of the products into consideration. The fresher SZ-12 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.