Olympus SZ-12 vs Ricoh G700SE

Below, we are looking at the Olympus SZ-12 and Ricoh G700SE, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by brands Olympus and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the SZ-12 (14MP) and the G700SE (12MP) is very close and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SZ-12 was revealed 16 months after the G700SE making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SZ-12 matches up versus the G700SE in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-12 & Ricoh G700SE. The full galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-12 Gallery & Ricoh G700SE Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-12 has got external dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Ricoh G700SE has dimensions of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") along with a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the SZ-12 and the G700SE.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SZ-12 and G700SE is 89 and 88 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes just by viewing specifications. The image underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-12 and G700SE.

To sum up, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Olympus SZ-12 to render greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The more recent SZ-12 will have an edge in sensor technology.