Olympus SZ-12 vs Panasonic GX850

The following is a extensive analysis of the Olympus SZ-12 and Panasonic GX850, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SZ-12 (14MP) and the GX850 (16MP) is relatively similar but the SZ-12 (1/2.3") and GX850 (Four Thirds) come with different sensor size.

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The SZ-12 was unveiled 6 years prior to the GX850 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SZ-12 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GX850 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a full comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SZ-12 grades vs the GX850 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SZ-12 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850. The full galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-12 Gallery and Panasonic GX850 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-12 comes with outer measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Panasonic GX850 has sizing of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

See the Olympus SZ-12 and Panasonic GX850 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the SZ-12 vs the GX850.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-12 and GX850 is 89 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specs. The image here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-12 and GX850.

All in all, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SZ-12 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Panasonic GX850 will offer you more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged SZ-12 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.