Olympus SZ-12 vs Pentax S1

Let's look much closer at the Olympus SZ-12 vs Pentax S1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the SZ-12 (14MP) and the S1 (14MP) is fairly similar and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SZ-12 was launched 11 months after the S1 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SZ-12 matches up vs the S1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-12 and Pentax Optio S1. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-12 Gallery and Pentax S1 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-12 offers outside dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Pentax S1 has proportions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SZ-12 vs Pentax S1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the SZ-12 vs the S1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ-12 and S1 is 89 and 93 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading specs. The image below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-12 and S1.

All in all, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution and you should expect similar quality of files though you have to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The fresher SZ-12 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.