Olympus SZ-12 vs Samsung WB700

Here, we will be contrasting the Olympus SZ-12 vs Samsung WB700, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the SZ-12 (14MP) and the WB700 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SZ-12 was released 13 months later than the WB700 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SZ-12 matches up against the WB700 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SZ-12 and Samsung WB700. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-12 Gallery and Samsung WB700 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus SZ-12 offers external dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Samsung WB700 has measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the SZ-12 compared to the WB700.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-12 and WB700 is 89 and 98 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements simply by going through a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-12 and WB700.

Clearly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution and you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you have to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The more recent SZ-12 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.