Olympus SZ-12 vs Ricoh PX

The following is a extended assessment of the Olympus SZ-12 versus Ricoh PX, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Ricoh. The image resolution of the SZ-12 (14MP) and the PX (16MP) is pretty close and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SZ-12 was introduced 5 months after the PX and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the SZ-12 scores against the PX for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-12 & Ricoh PX. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-12 Gallery & Ricoh PX Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-12 has got outer measurements 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 PX has sizing of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Check out the Olympus SZ-12 versus Ricoh PX in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the SZ-12 and the PX.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-12 and PX is 89 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions only by viewing technical specs. The pic here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-12 and PX.

As you have seen, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Ricoh PX to provide you with greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively.