Olympus SZ-12 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Below is a in depth assessment of the Olympus SZ-12 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the SZ-12 (14MP) and the Galaxy Camera (16MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SZ-12 was unveiled 13 months earlier than the Galaxy Camera making the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SZ-12 matches up against the Galaxy Camera for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-12 and Samsung Galaxy Camera. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-12 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in 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") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera has specifications of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SZ-12 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the SZ-12 vs the Galaxy Camera.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-12 and Galaxy Camera is 89 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading through specifications. The graphic below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-12 and Galaxy Camera.

Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Samsung Galaxy Camera to resolve greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The older SZ-12 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.