Olympus SZ-12 vs Sigma DP1x

Below, we are comparing the Olympus SZ-12 and Sigma DP1x, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Sigma. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the SZ-12 (14MP) and DP1x (5MP) and the SZ-12 (1/2.3") and DP1x (APS-C) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The SZ-12 was announced 23 months later than the DP1x making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SZ-12 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a short view of how the SZ-12 scores against the DP1x for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-12 and Sigma DP1x. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-12 Gallery and Sigma DP1x Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus SZ-12 has physical measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Sigma DP1x has specifications of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SZ-12 and Sigma DP1x in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the SZ-12 against the DP1x.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SZ-12 and DP1x is 89 and 88 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing merely by looking at specifications. The graphic underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-12 and DP1x.

Plainly, the two cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SZ-12 with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Olympus SZ-12 will give you extra detail with its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more recent SZ-12 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.