Olympus SZ-12 vs Panasonic LX100

Here is a extensive comparison of the Olympus SZ-12 vs Panasonic LX100, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SZ-12 (14MP) and the LX100 (13MP) is very similar but the SZ-12 (1/2.3") and LX100 (Four Thirds) come with different sensor sizing.

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The SZ-12 was introduced 3 years earlier than the LX100 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SZ-12 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SZ-12 grades vs the LX100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-12 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SZ-12 Gallery and Panasonic LX100 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-12 enjoys external dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Panasonic LX100 has proportions of 115mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 393 grams (0.87 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SZ-12 vs Panasonic LX100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the SZ-12 against the LX100.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-12 and LX100 is 89 and 83 respectively.

Normally, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing purely by going over specifications. The photograph underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-12 and LX100.

To sum up, both of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SZ-12 having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Olympus SZ-12 will offer greater detail using its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The older SZ-12 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.