Olympus SZ-12 vs Panasonic TS20

On this page, we are evaluating the Olympus SZ-12 versus Panasonic TS20, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SZ-12 (14MP) and the TS20 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SZ-12 was released at a similar time to the TS20 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the SZ-12 grades versus the TS20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-12 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20. The complete galleries are available at Olympus SZ-12 Gallery and Panasonic TS20 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera, you have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus SZ-12 offers external 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 TS20 has specifications of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SZ-12 versus Panasonic TS20 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the SZ-12 compared to the TS20.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-12 and TS20 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading technical specs. The image here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-12 and TS20.

As you have seen, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic TS20 to offer extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics more aggressively.