Olympus SZ-12 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

The following is a extensive analysis of the Olympus SZ-12 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the SZ-12 (14MP) and the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SZ-12 was released 24 months prior to the Galaxy Camera 2 making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SZ-12 scores vs the Galaxy Camera 2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-12 & Samsung Galaxy Camera 2. The complete galleries are available at Olympus SZ-12 Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-12 has 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 Galaxy Camera 2 has dimensions of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the SZ-12 against the Galaxy Camera 2.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SZ-12 and Galaxy Camera 2 is 89 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions just by reviewing a spec sheet. The image here might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-12 and Galaxy Camera 2.

As you can see, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 to offer more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged SZ-12 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.