Olympus SZ-12 vs Samsung GX-1S

In this article, we will be analyzing the Olympus SZ-12 versus Samsung GX-1S, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Olympus and Samsung. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the SZ-12 (14MP) and GX-1S (6MP) and the SZ-12 (1/2.3") and GX-1S (APS-C) possess different sensor sizing.

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The SZ-12 was manufactured 6 years after the GX-1S which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SZ-12 being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the SZ-12 matches up vs the GX-1S when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SZ-12 and Samsung GX-1S. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-12 Gallery and Samsung GX-1S Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-12 features outer measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Samsung GX-1S has dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") and a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).

See the Olympus SZ-12 versus Samsung GX-1S in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the SZ-12 versus the GX-1S.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-12 and GX-1S is 89 and 68 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes purely by viewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-12 and GX-1S.

As you can see, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SZ-12 because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Olympus SZ-12 will provide you with greater detail due to its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more recent SZ-12 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.