Olympus SZ-12 vs Sigma DP2s

The following is a complete analysis of the Olympus SZ-12 vs Sigma DP2s, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Sigma. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the SZ-12 (14MP) and DP2s (5MP) and the SZ-12 (1/2.3") and DP2s (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The SZ-12 was introduced 23 months after the DP2s making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SZ-12 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise summary of how the SZ-12 scores versus the DP2s when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-12 & Sigma DP2s. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-12 Gallery & Sigma DP2s Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-12 features external measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Sigma DP2s has proportions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") and a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the SZ-12 vs the DP2s.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SZ-12 and DP2s is 89 and 86 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading specs. The pic below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-12 and DP2s.

All in all, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SZ-12 with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Olympus SZ-12 will deliver greater detail using its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The newer SZ-12 should have a benefit in sensor tech.